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Postpartum Depression - Causes and Affects
Postpartum depression, or peripartum depression occurs after a
woman gives birth. Within a few hours of giving birth the amount of the two
female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, return to their pre pregnancy
levels. Many researchers feel that this drop in hormone levels, much like the
smaller changes in hormone levels can affect a womans mood just before her
menstrual cycle, is one of the causes of postpartum depression.
In some women the levels of thyroid hormones decrease as well. This decrease in
these hormones can lead to symptoms of depression too. Some of these symptoms
include a depressed mood, a loss of interest in daily things, problems sleeping
and fatigue, irritability and weight gain.
Another factor that can lead to postpartum depression is genetics. This type of
depression can be passed down from mother to daughter. There is also a
correlation between postpartum depression and women who suffer from severe
premenstrual syndrome.
Postpartum depression is also known as the "baby blues" and one in ten new
mothers suffer from this to one degree or another. In addition to the drastic
changes in hormone levels, the presence of a new baby in the house is also a
major factor in postpartum depression. A new baby can be a major stress on a new
mom and this can factor into becoming depressed. Some of these factors include:
Having less free time then before the baby was born and an inability to control
the time needed to get things done. The baby demands all the mothers attention,
leaving little time for herself.
Going through labor is extremely stressful and tiring for a new mom. A new mom
does not have time to regain her strength post delivery because of the demands
and needs of the new baby. Just getting a good nights sleep is nearly impossible
with late night feedings and diaper changes.
Many new mothers question their own ability to be a good mom. They become
overwhelmed with the care the new baby needs and start to worry that they aren't
providing the care their baby needs.
For new moms, postpartum depression can occur with a feeling that they are no
longer who they used to be. Their old schedule and ways of doing things have
been replaced by the needs of their new baby. They can also feel like they have
to do it all and try to take care of the new baby while doing all the things
they used to do. this can be very overwhelming because chances are the care of
the new baby will not allow them to accomplish all that they think they should.
New moms can also become disconnected from their partner and family. They find
that their time is limited and they just don't have time to spend with the rest
of their family.
For most women the "baby blues" will usually go away as their hormone levels get
back to normal. But for some women the depression associated with a new baby
does not go away and can steadily get worse. It is very important that women who
experience any kind of depression after child birth talk to their doctor right
away. Most cases of postpartum depression can be dealt with with medication and
some counseling.
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