Explain postpartum depression signs?
Signs Of Baby Blues
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful things that can happen to a woman. But it is also a time when several hormonal changes take place in a woman’s body. This causes her to undergo not just emotional changes, but also several physical changes.
Do not be surprised if a pregnant woman smiles and laughs happily one moment and starts crying at the very next. In most cases, women manage to emerge from of the baby blues that they experience during pregnancy. But, there are some women who may go take a little longer and start suffering from postpartum depression.
Postpartum depression (PPD) or as it is commonly known – the baby blues – happen during pregnancy and even after having a baby. After delivery a new mother may undergo several mood swings as the hormonal levels try to normalize in the body. As a result, she may be irritable, moody, cranky and at times restless.
Identify Postpartum Depression Signs
Here are some signs that you need to look out for if you feel that you are heading towards PPD:
• A feeling of irritability and being restless
• Lack of energy
• An urge to cry for no apparent reason
• Frequent headaches, chest pain, fluctuation in heart beat
• Insomnia
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
• Overeating at times and weight gain
• Unable to focus
• Lack of concentration
• Over concerned about the baby
• Lack of interest in the baby and related things
• Feelings of guilt
• Anxiety about hurting yourself or the baby
• Non-interest in any social activity
• Aversion towards sex
Postpartum depression can affect women of any age. Any woman who has been pregnant or has lost her baby can undergo this condition. This condition can be treated with proper medication and with right counseling.
If you are suffering from it, make sure you get plenty of rest and try to spend quality time with your partner. Try not to spend too much time alone and try to interact with people as much as possible so that you can share your experiences. Do not tax yourself much with many chores. Do as much as you can and don’t feel bad about what you can’t do. You can also join a support group for this condition so that you realize that other people have the same problem, and are able to recover.
Tackling postpartum depression is essential in order to make sure that you get rid of this condition before it is too late. If someone if your family has had a baby, remember that giving birth isn’t easy, and she needs all the love and support you can give her.
Submitted by P T on June 16, 2010 at 11:57
