Depression in Pregnancy
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Due to the numerous hormonal changes which occur in the body at the time of pregnancy, there may be a loss of chemistry in the brain of the mother-to-be and she is more vulnerable to depression. One in ten mothers-to-be suffer from the problem of depression which is more often warded off as mood swings.
It is better to tell your doctor or midwife how you feel, because this depression when left untreated may affect your mental health after delivery and hinder in care-taking of the baby. There may be various causes for the depression in pregnancy like personal or family history of depression, relationship problems, previous pregnancy loss, fertility treatments, problems with pregnancy, stressful lifestyle etc.
Fatigues, sleeping trouble, feeling empty or bored all day, disturbed concentration, excessive crying, agitation, loss of appetite etc are some common symptoms of depression. These mood swings often alternate with high-spirited times as well in some cases when the condition is called bipolar disorder.
To ward off this depression at the time when you are expecting, it is important to consult a doctor so that there is no effect on your physical health. There are other ways when you can help yourself get out of this depression. Talk it out with your friends and family as to how you feel. Bond with your partner and spend time with him so that when the baby comes, you have this bond to give you a lot of support and take care of the baby well.
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