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Exercise and postnatal depression

New mothers are often encouraged to adopt an exercise regime to help in physical and mental healing (Photo: Shutterstock)

Postnatal depression is a mental illness that affects mothers who have given birth. It can occur immediately or after months. It is characterized by feelings of worthlessness, disliking the baby, being unable to breastfeed, having a hard time bonding, hallucinations and stress, among others. Once you have been diagnosed with postpartum depression, aside from medication and support, you are encouraged to adopt an exercising regime to help your healing process. Here's why. 

It makes you feel good 

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