
Insomnia and Postpartum Depression: When a New Mom’s Sleep Loss Turns Perilous
For some parents, nights up with a newborn can morph into clinical insomnia — a risk factor for postpartum depression. Know when to seek help.
July 07, 2016 10:31 PM
Leslie M. Swanson, Ph.D., is a University of Michigan clinical assistant professor of psychiatry. She received her doctoral training at the University of Alabama, held a fellowship in adult clinical psychology at the University of Michigan Health System and is board certified in behavioral sleep medicine.
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For some parents, nights up with a newborn can morph into clinical insomnia — a risk factor for postpartum depression. Know when to seek help.
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