But what is postpartum depression really? We've heard about it often enough, yet are we really sure that we
know enough about it for us to actually understand this illness in order for us to help ourselves as well
as others? Being pregnant should really be a source of joy for everyone, especially the mother to be, who
for nine months, will actually have living being grow from inside of her. Unfortunately, there is another
side to this joyous occasion, being pregnant means that you and your body will have to get used to some
adjustments for you to have a safe pregnancy. Smoking, alcohol, strenuous activities as well as stress
should be avoided at all cost. A healthy baby means having a healthy mother as well. But given that you have
been able to successfully avoided all these bad habits for your baby to be, childbirth is a whole different
thing, as much as we may try to avoid it, there are still some unfortunate cases wherein the mother's as
well as the baby's life might be in danger.
But there's actually more, postpartum depression actually happens after childbirth. Although it's quite
common and a lot of women have learned to how to deal with it as well as successfully treat it , it is
still quite avoidable. Postpartum depression is actually a lot like depression, but only new moms are the
possible victims of this illness. There are actually a lot possible reasons why
postpartum depression occurs:
Childbirth as we all know is not as easy as pie, actual physical stress from giving birth is one of the main reasons why postpartum depression occurs. Next postpartum depression trigger is massive changes is hormonal levels. A lot of moms-to-be who were hesitant about bearing a child are also more susceptible to postpartum depression, those who are not ready to be a mother yet are more easily to get depressed as opposed to happy and excited moms-to-be.
When postpartum depression happens, it really is best to go to the doctor immediately. Aside from obviously having ill-effects for the new mother, postpartum depression can prove to be harmful to the child as well. New mothers who are suffering from postpartum depression may be harboring ill feelings toward their children. Their are actually some cases of murder wherein postpartum depression has been cited as the reason. Mothers who suffer from postpartum depression may blame their child for their weight gain, thus feeling like they've become less attractive and unloved. It is really best to consult a reputable cognitive behavior therapist to take care of your postpartum woes, your therapist may prescribe medications to help cure postpartum depression as well as therapy sessions to help relieve whatever pent emotions that you may have.
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