Postpartum Depression: A Threat To Motherhood

Posted by Nicole Brown

at August 8, 2009

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When women delivers baby, it is often imagine that she is joyous and happy at the arrival of the new member in the family, and everything is just wonderful. But this is not the case with every woman; their reality is quite different from this assumption. Often women find uncomfortably in their own bodies, crying uncontrollably, suffering from hormonal shifts, etc. All these bring the negative feeling that is often known as postpartum depression.

This depression also brings due to changes that the responsibility of caring for a child brings to their life. Mostly women try to hide her negative feeling and depression as it is the matter of shame. This depression can decrease by the families, friends and doctors surrounding new mothers. These people should be knowledgeable enough about the symptoms of postpartum depression in new moms.

If it is not treated in the proper manner this can cause negative affect and possibly turn into postpartum psychosis. So it is necessary that the people around new mother knows the symptoms of depression and turn for help. Some of the symptoms are:

This can be occurred within 6 month after baby is born.
Loss of appetite
Sleeping more than usual
Feeling restless and irritable
Continuously worrying
Uncontrollably crying
Thoughts of hurting self or baby
Less energy and motivation to complete daily tasks

Women having history of depression is at higher risk of developing this depression. That is why family and friends should support the mother and offer her assistance if she needed. If women encounter martial problems or other stressful event during pregnancy are also increased risks of developing postpartum depression.

According to the studies this depression can be controlled by exercise and breastfeeding.Communication is also essential to overcoming depression and developing an ability to enjoy family life.

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