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Postpartum Depression Multiplied
Moms of Multiples Face Increased Risk of Baby Blues
By Teri Brown
Fry's advice for mothers of multiples who may be suffering from PPD is to be honest with doctors and with themselves. "If I had been more honest with my doctor, he would have diagnosed the condition sooner and I probably would have been put on the antidepressants sooner," says Fry.
She also advises asking for help when you need it so you can get enough sleep. "It is really, really hard to be the sole caregiver for two babies at the same time," says Fry. "This applies to married women who don't have the help at home that they need and not just single parents."
Multiple babies multiply both the challenges and the joys of parenthood. They can also multiply the chances of getting PPD, which can be a debilitating and even deadly condition. But with support, understanding and assistance, PPD can become a part of the past, allowing mothers of multiples the chance to enjoy the future with their babies.
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