That's it, your long-awaited child is here, but strangely, you do not feel quite yourself anymore. You may be experiencing one of the symptoms of postpartum depression . More or less serious depending on the case, the "baby blues" is a feeling of depression that new mothers feel shortly after birth, and not just the arrival of the first child. Still taboo a few years ago, this evil is beginning to be recognized and moms can find a valuable help within an association like The Apple. This hospital welcomes women, with their babies to teach them something so natural for some, but that seems impossible for others: become a mother. Surrounded by nurses, psychiatrists and nursery nurses, these mothers can finally breathe.
Other mothers, without being distressed, may feel the need to be physically and emotionally after birth.
A "global" approach is what is offered to young mothers in the Synactiv Santé center located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This institution specialized in stress management has set up a complete program for women who have just welcomed a child, and who are looking for a well being lost. Far from the pharmacies that "sell" you à la carte care, the health professionals who set up the program insist on its consistency. It is a winning combination of gentle and regular physical exercises to regain your body, through Pilates and Yoga, with breathing sessions to better manage stress. Stimulation of the body is not left behind with self massage sessions, combined with nutritional advice to install good eating habits for the mother but also for the child. Often subject to back pain, moms can learn to better position themselves during breastfeeding for example, while creating a complicity with their baby. Not insignificant advantage, a psychotherapist is present throughout the program.
Editor's favorite: the synactiv health center is not just for the well-being of young mothers, but also for their elders who have difficulty approaching menopause or retirement.
Practical information
The Apple 4, rue Charles Lauth 75018 PARIS
Tel: 33 (0) 1 40 37 50 96
Synactiv Health 14 rue Dupleix-75015 Paris
Tel: 09 81 67 61 20
Complete program Synactiv Health established on 6 half-days: 720 euros. Sessions à la carte between 70 and 80 euros information on https://www.synactivsante.com
