Postpartum depression is a mental illness that manifests itself in the first few months after a baby is born. This condition of the mother negatively affects the condition and health of the baby.
The causes of postpartum depression are hormonal changes, lack of family support, difficult pregnancy and childbirth, and unpleasant life events.
Postpartum depression can be extremely detrimental to family relationships and can have serious consequences if you ignore the problem. Moreover, if you do not take measures to remove this condition, it can be seriously delayed and last for many months, and in some cases even years.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of postpartum depression include: anxiety; frequent headaches; heart palpitations; the appearance of panic and sadness for no reason; obsessions; tearfulness and insomnia; a constant feeling of fatigue, loneliness and remorse (a woman considers herself a bad mother); unwillingness to do anything and lack of mood.
How to get rid of postpartum depression
If the depression persists after 2 weeks, the condition worsens, caring for the child becomes impossible, you should definitely consult a doctor. Depression needs to be treated as early as possible because if it is started, it can lead to even more dire consequences. The doctor will prescribe medications to help treat such a disease (antipsychotic, antidepressant, sedative).
You should rest as much as possible, do what you love, listen to your favorite music, look at pleasant things, and spend more time with your family and friends. If health permits, you can go in for sports or do simple physical exercises, walk in the air with your baby. You need to stay alone with your husband more often, visit cafes, parks, movies with him, and you can leave the baby with grandmothers.
Nutrition also plays an important role in the fight against postpartum depression. In this case, it is better to eat light, low-calorie foods. No alcohol - it will only aggravate the condition! Spicy, salty, smoked and fried foods should not be included in the diet.
You need to take more time for yourself. When your child falls asleep in the evening, you can take a bath with essential oils or soothing herbs, followed by green tea. If possible, you can visit a beauty salon, where a young mother will be helped to feel like a queen. A massage session will help you relax, unwind, and relieve tension. In a word, you should do what usually gives pleasure, cheers up.
However, it is worth remembering that the main and most effective tool in the fight against postpartum depression is the support and help of loved ones and loved ones.
