There are many mothers who end up in a postpartum depression. They don't know why it happens and they don't know how to act. From Moms today, we show you everything you need to know, to treat it.
Previously, postpartum depression was linked to the mother regretting having the baby. She hated him, she didn't want to be with him. Really a very tricky situation, since when she needs her the most, it is the least she wants to know about him. But it turns out, that over the years, she's discovered that she's not just with the baby. That this attitude can be extrapolated to other fields: work, partner, friends... What happens is that it was very striking, when it happened with the baby itself. But let us explain more about postpartum depression.
Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is characterized by being a phase, where the new mother enters a state of apathy. Despite having a baby in their arms, these feelings of indifference and sadness can be so great that they can even reject the baby. But it does not only happen with only a few cases. but the 10% of women who become mothers, suffer it. They start with puerperal sadness and then postpartum depression.
Why does postpartum depression occur? The answer is in mother's biology. So it's hormonal. Due to the "creation" of a baby, the hormones acted in a way, in order to feed him and give him everything he needed. Those same hormones fed, so to speak, the mother as well. When giving birth, the hormonal flow was cut off. A new hormonal cycle begins. For this reason, women, who tend to be always very affected by the movement of Your hormones are the ones that suffer this sudden change..
Of course, postpartum depression doesn't just depend on hormones. There are a few other factors to take into account. Sometimes the answer doesn't always have to be hormonal. I may be surrounded by factors you cannot control.
- environmental factors.
- Genetic inheritance or predisposed to suffering from postpartum depression.
- Social factors, since pressure, can be very influential.
- emotional factors. If the mother has been exposed many times to states of anxiety, sadness and nervousness. It is quite possible that she will end up developing postpartum depression.
- El Sedentary lifestyle.
- Difficulties in childbirth or that the baby was born with a problem.
- Not having anyone at home, waiting for you or being single.
- Being a victim of domestic violence...
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
To know if we present or not, postpartum depression, or someone close, we will resort to a series of symptoms. These do not have to be all at once. All depends on the mother's strength. But it can present some more striking ones, to diagnose postpartum depression.
- Feelings of sadness, disorientation, hopelessness.
- Crying constantly or getting emotional easily.
- Sudden weight changes that you cannot control.
- Apathy in activities you used to enjoy.
- Difficulties sleeping.
- Difficulty staying awake throughout the morning.
- Having the feeling that everything overwhelms you and that you cannot decide for yourself.
- feel worthless
- Not wanting to see family or friends.
- Get irritated easily and get angry about everything.
- Continuous tiredness, until not wanting to do anything all day.
- Excessive concern for the baby.
- Or the opposite side, not wanting to know anything about the baby.
This is the one that has attracted the most attention from the beginning and from which postpartum depression was diagnosed. But as you see, depression can manifest itself from other fields and equally affect the mother and father.
How to treat postpartum depression
When postpartum depression is diagnosed, the first thing to do is wait. Remember that if it is a hormonal change, it only takes a few days. And it may also be that the pending issues that surround the mother will be fixed. Therefore, you have to wait and give it a few days of margin, to know if it is not something worse.
During those days, postpartum depression is treated with different visits to the doctor, to check your status. Your doctor will take care of knowing that you are progressing well. Otherwise, if postpartum depression is prolonged, we may be facing a case of depression.
When this happens, you need treat depression, with therapy sessions. Depending on the doctor and your situation, he may send you some medication. But it all depends on what your doctor sees and what you want. And of course, the desire to heal yourself.
Now we know more about postpartum depression. So future moms or those who already are, don't worry, if suddenly, after giving birth, you feel like you don't want anything. It is normal, it is something hormonal and due to factors that we do not control. That doesn't mean you don't want the baby. It's just a phase, where your body has to recover.
How many of you have suffered from postpartum depression? How did you get over it? For those of you who have suffered it, it sure was hard. From Madreshoy, we ask you to share your experience, to help and advise new mothers-to-be.