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Aug 2023
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1845: Meeting My Baby Wasn’t Love at Fir...

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Kimberly Zapata with Healthline talks about her experience with postpartum depression

Episode 1845: Meeting My Baby Wasn’t Love at First Sight — and That’s OK by Kimberly Zapata with Healthline on Postpartum Depression

How you feel affects every precious day of your life. Healthline understands that, which is why they're committed to being your most trusted ally in your pursuit of health and well-being. You can depend on Healthline to provide expert content along with genuine caring–both of which will support, guide, and inspire you toward the best possible health outcomes for you and your family.

The original post is located here: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/i-didnt-love-my-baby-right-away 

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