Postpartum (Postpartum) Depression

Do the following sentences sound familiar to you?

· I feel inadequate as a mother, I cannot take care of my baby.

· Everyone is different about raising a baby. He says, I'm confused, I'm pissing everyone off.

· My baby was born and I should be happy but I feel helpless.

· I lost my confidence, gained weight, I look bad.

· The baby cannot be fed enough.

No matter how much you want to; No matter how much you love it, having a baby is new and can create stress and anxiety. It is normal for the mother to experience these situations as sleepless nights, a new order at home, not being able to spare time for yourself, and the restriction of relations with the social environment.

What is postpartum depression?

A short-term depressive mood is normal after the baby is born, but if the depressed mood still persists or worsens after a few weeks, you may be experiencing postpartum depression. People generally have difficulty in understanding postpartum depression, or some of the women who experience postpartum depression may be ashamed of this situation and try to hide it.

What are the symptoms of postpartum depression?

· Getting angry all the time

·       Feeling sad

      Crying a lot or not crying at all

·       Mood swings

·       Feeling guilty

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·     Feeling inadequate

      Feeling worthless

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·     Worried, anxious mood

      Insomnia or excessive sleepiness

·       Extremely tired

·       Sexual reluctance

·       Decreased or increased appetite

      Decreased interest in or inability to enjoy activities

· Indecision

      Thoughts of suicide

If several of these situations occur within a few weeks after giving birth, you may be experiencing postpartum depression. These symptoms are more severe and longer lasting in postpartum depression.

Women at high risk of developing postpartum depression;

Anyone who has given birth can experience postpartum depression, but some are at greater risk of developing postpartum depression. These conditions are;

      People with a history of depressive disorder in the past or in their family

·       Unwanted pregnancies

·       Incompatibility with spouse

·     Breast and breastfeeding

·       Difficulty giving birth or experiencing a traumatic situation

·       Absence of people who can help the mother

How is it treated?

Postpartum depression; It is a disease that can be treated with psychotherapy, medication, and strong social support. In more severe cases, inpatient treatment may be required if the mother has a reasoning disorder. It is extremely important to understand and evaluate the extent of family and social support during the psychotherapy process. Social support; It positively affects the adaptation process of the woman in the pregnancy and postpartum period to the role of motherhood. In addition, the client's own perception of expectations and responsibilities regarding the role of motherhood in this process should be specifically addressed and emphasized.

Some practices that the mother can help herself with;

·       Developing a secure bond with your baby is important. Along with the benefits it provides to the baby, it helps to provide endorphins that make you feel happier as a mother. It is not important that food is cooked at home every day, that the house is clean and tidy. Minimize what you need to do.

·       Don't keep your feelings to yourself. It's important to talk about your feelings.

· Take care to rest as much as you can, because fatigue triggers depression.

·     Take care of your diet.

·                                          accept help. Convince yourself that there is no need to feel ashamed when asking for help or feel guilty when accepting.

·     Exercises can be helpful.

·       Take a little time for yourself.

How can spouses help?

·       For a mother, rest is important. Help mom to take time for herself. Try to help at home. It is very important to take action without waiting for the mother to ask for help.

·     Choose to listen to your spouse instead of judging or suggesting solutions. Help her talk about her feelings.

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