Braxton Hicks contractions were named after an early twentieth-century gynecologist named John Braxton Hicks that was the first person to come up with an accurate description and definition of them. Many people have heard of Braxton Hicks contractions but how many people truly understand what they are?
It is thought that about one in ten mothers suffer from Postnatal Depression. It is unknown as to the exact cause but it could be the extreme hormone changes that the body goes through or just the stress of looking after a newborn. Women who have suffered from depression in the past may be at a higher risk of getting Postnatal Depression but just because you have suffered with it in the past doesn’t mean it is certain that you will get it after giving birth. Read also “Navigating Pregnancy and Obstetrics: Insights from Houston OBGYN Experts“.