Although for most women, pregnancy is one of the happiest times of their lives, for some it can be a time of confusion, fear, stress, and even depression. While depression experienced during pregnancy drives the expectant mother to suicide, it also harms the development of her babies. Psychiatrist Dr. Uğur Hatıloğlu gave information about pregnancy depression and methods to cope with it.
- Depression During Pregnancy Should Not Be Confused with Pregnancy Hormones
American Obstetrics and Gynecology According to the Association of Diseases and Diseases; 14-23% of women struggle with depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy. Depression is a mood disorder that has a 25% lifetime risk of affecting a woman. Therefore, it is no surprise that depression affects pregnant women. Despite these numbers, unfortunately depression is one of the overlooked diagnoses during pregnancy. Because it is generally thought that depressive symptoms are due to hormonal changes observed during pregnancy. This assumption can be dangerous for both the mother and the unborn baby. Depression encountered during pregnancy is a treatable disorder.
- An Expectant Mother May Tend to Suicide
Depression encountered during pregnancy is similar to depression observed in the clinic. With changing hormones, the level of chemicals called 'neurotransmitters' in the brain, which cause depression and extreme anxiety, may also change. Depressed women should generally experience the following symptoms for two weeks or more:
- The baby of a mother experiencing depression may be more moody >
Untreated depression can lead to situations such as poor nutrition, tendency to consume alcohol and cigarettes, and suicidal behavior; It can cause premature birth, low birth weight and developmental problems in the baby. A depressed woman often does not have the strength or desire to care for either herself or the baby. depression Babies of pregnant mothers may be less active, less interested in the environment, or, on the contrary, more moody.
- Situations That Trigger Depression During Pregnancy
- If You Cannot Enjoy Life as Before…
In Medicine As with almost every disease, early diagnosis is important. It is possible to regain your mental health with early diagnosis in the treatment of pregnancy depression. If you are not enjoying life as much as before, or if you are in an unhappy and tense mood almost every day, most of the day, for at least two weeks, you should consult a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Depression is not a disorder that can be overcome alone, support may be required.
If drug treatment is decided, the treatment that has the least risk of harm to the baby and is the most effective should be chosen. Mild to moderate depressions can be cured with treatments such as individual psychotherapy, family therapy, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), chronotherapeutic treatments (bright light therapy, sleep deprivation). However, in cases of severe depression, psychotherapy and medication are recommended together. ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) can be applied to some people.
The arrangement of the treatment should be in cooperation with the person and specific to the person.
- Minimizing Pregnancy Depression in 3 Steps You can download
EXERCISE: By increasing the level of serotonin (also known as the happiness hormone) and cortisol (stress hormone).
REST and SLEEP PATTERN: Less sleep than necessary reduces a person's potential to cope with stress. Generally try to get up at the same time. Not sleeping during the day makes it easier for you to fall asleep at night.
DIET and NUTRITION: Ka Fein, sugar, processed carbohydrates, artificial additives and low-protein diets can make a person feel worse.
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