Originally posted April 10, 2014. In Part One, we looked at the hormonal-neurotransmitter feedback loops in a woman’s body and how they relate to mood during the menstrual cycle. (the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Cortex Loop and the Ovarian-Hypothalamus-Pituitary Loop) In Part Two, we looked at a woman’s hidden hormonal shifts during pregnancy and birth. Today, we look at the hidden postpartum hormonal shifts. Postpartum and hormonal shifts: A vulnerable time of life

Originally posted April 7, 2014. Relaxation practices are great during pregnancy as perinatal mental health is influenced by the nervous system In Part One, we looked at the hormonal-neurotransmitter feedback loops in a woman’s body and how they relate to mood during the menstrual cycle. (the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Cortex Loop and the Ovarian-Hypothalamus-Pituitary Loop) Today we look at a woman’s hidden hormonal shifts during pregnancy and birth. Pregnancy and ho