Postpartum syndrome is a depression-like condition that begins in the first week after birth and is seen in most mothers, although with different severities. Postpartum syndrome, also called motherhood blues, can manifest itself with various symptoms, especially mothers feeling unhappy and nervous after birth. Medicana Avcılar Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist, Op. Dr. Arzu Kublay gave important information about puerperal syndrome.
Medical follow-up of the mother in the first month is of great importance in puerperal syndrome, which usually heals spontaneously within a few weeks. If any symptoms of severe depression due to the syndrome are observed, a detailed psychiatric examination may be required.
The Most Important Symptoms Include Emotionality, Insomnia and Weakness
Dr. Arzu Kublay, ''The first symptoms of puerperal syndrome usually appear 2-3 days after birth. Although it has many symptoms, the severity and type of these symptoms vary from person to person. Common symptoms of postpartum syndrome include insomnia or constant desire to sleep, anxiety about harming the baby, increased appetite or loss of appetite, weakness, lack of enjoyment in life, constant crying, irritability, boredom and depression, feeling of lack of love and forgetfulness. Mothers experiencing puerperal syndrome may blame their babies for their bad mood, and this may negatively affect the baby. In order to get through this period in a healthy way, it is of great importance to regularly follow up the mother in the first month after birth. '' he noted.
The Mother Needs to be Supported During the Postpartum Syndrome
The spouse and family have important duties in order for a mother experiencing puerperal syndrome to overcome this process easily. Op. Dr. Arzu Kublay, ''The most effective way to alleviate the problems experienced by the mother during this period is to make the mother feel safe. For this, routine tasks such as baby care, diaper changing, bathing and changing clothes, in addition to breastfeeding sessions that will occur frequently during the day, must be done by the father or other members of the family. Also in the mother In order to combat the depression, activities such as doing social activities, keeping the mother in touch with her favorite friends, and making time for hobbies are recommended. "On the other hand, if the mother becomes increasingly withdrawn, excessively anxious, and there are major changes in her behavior towards the baby and her family, it is necessary to seek medical support in addition to family support," he said.
Psychological Support is Required According to the Screening Results. It is possible
Dr. Kublay,'' Postpartum syndrome is considered a health problem that is easy to diagnose by a physician, considering the time and type of symptoms. Although psychiatric examination may be sufficient for diagnosis in mothers with symptoms related to the syndrome, there are also some tests developed to screen for puerperal syndrome. The most commonly used of these is the Edingburg postpartum depression scale. With this screening method, which helps to distinguish the symptoms indicating motherhood blues, and psychological examination findings, mothers diagnosed with puerperal syndrome can receive psychological therapies if deemed necessary. In mothers who are properly supported, puerperal syndrome usually disappears within a few weeks, sometimes within a few months. Postpartum syndrome is a condition that should be taken seriously. It is very important for mothers who experience symptoms related to the syndrome to be checked by a doctor and receive the necessary psychological support in order to get through this process in a healthy way.''
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