Postnatal Depression After Child Birth

Postnatal depression is also known as postpartum depression. Postnatal depression is mental illness which is occur in a months after having a baby. Usually 10-15% of women and 10% men are affected by postnatal depression. If you had postnatal depression during first pregnancy then there are greater chances of having postnatal depression for second time in pregnancy. Many times postpartum depression is not identified by mothers or family members and remain untreated.

What are causes of Postnatal Depression?

Basic cause for postnatal depression is not known as it arises because of various factors. Hormonal imbalance, sleep disturbance because of new born baby and worry about new responsibility is responsible for causing postnatal depression.

Symptoms Associated with Postnatal Depression

Following are common symptoms seen in a woman who is suffering from postnatal depression. Not all symptoms are shown by single person, it may vary along individual.

• Loss of appetite
  
• Nervousness and loss of interest
  
• Concentration problem
  
• Sleeping disturbance
  
• Loss of interest
  
• Tiredness or low energy
  
• Low mood for most of time
  
• Irritability
  
• Suicidal feelings
  
• Tearful feelings

How Postnatal Depression is Cured?

1. Antidepressants are used in large amount to treat postnatal depression but many women refuse this treatment because of breast feeding.
   
2. Psychotherapy - Psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioral theory or person centred theory are used to overcome postnatal depression.
   
3. Exercise - Regular exercise like jogging or swimming are useful to reduce symptoms of postnatal depression.
   
4. Support groups - Join support groups and discuss with women’s who already experienced postnatal depression is so that to some little extent your depression may relief.

Guidelines for Postnatal Depression

• Avoid too much of drinking as it increases level of postnatal depression.
  
• Eat regularly and proper nutritious food to overcome tiredness and weakness.
  
• Spend time and discuss your negative feelings with family members or friends to avoid loneness and anxiety.

Puerperal Psychosis

Puerperal psychosis is a mental disorder which is different from postnatal depression and occurs in 1 or 2 women’s out of 1000. Hallucinations with paranoia, delusions, depression and mood swings are symptoms of puerperal psychosis. Puerperal psychosis patient require immediate treatment and should admit to hospital. Most of the times women are fully recovered from puerperal psychosis.

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