Spring is coming, a new beginning. The time of birth and rebirth. The time associated with happiness is also the time to pay attention to other forces.
Women have a unique quality of carrying and breeding new creatures and dreams. For everyone, this is an era of hope and fun. However, these expectations may be changed or only experienced briefly. The postpartum period may be affected by some mental problems. These include: "Infant Blues", postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
During the postpartum period, up to 85% of women experience some form of emotional disorder. 10-15% of these women have experienced more disabling and persistent forms of mood disorders, called postpartum depression and even psychosis.
The mildest postpartum dysfunction is the so-called "baby blues." These usually include a week of emotional instability, irritability, anxiety and increased tears. Symptoms often peak and gradually relieve on the 4th or 5th day after delivery. This usually does not affect childcare, motherhood or injury to newborns.
A more serious property is postpartum depression. This happens in 10-15% of the general population.
The main phenomenological symptoms include: low mood, characterized by: despair, lack of interest or happiness - especially in areas related to daily childcare activities; emptiness, high anxiety, may include forced attention to infant health and well-being .
The history of previous depression, the genetic predisposition to depression, prenatal problems or people experiencing depression during pregnancy represent the highest risk.
The most worrying risk is that mothers lose interest in daily childcare activities, which can have negative emotions for newborns. If this continues, it may turn into a negative or intrusive thought and worry that she or her child or both will be hurt. These tend to be more compulsive than actually asking for real damage.
Other negative and quantitative changes that may occur - that is, an increase or decrease in sleep and energy, no value and guilt for good reason, an increase or decrease in appetite, and a significant reduction in attention and anxiety.
Another major aspect of postpartum problems is less common, but more serious - postpartum psychosis. Although some studies have shown that this can occur in the first year of postpartum, most cases occur within 2 weeks and 3 months after delivery. The disease has many possibilities for psychotic symptoms, namely the hallucinations of any sensory organs, delusional beliefs or delusions, sleep and appetite disorders, agitation or anxiety to very high levels, episodic mania or paralysis, suicide or homicide Idea or behavior.
The women at the highest risk are women who have had schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, other psychiatric illnesses or a history of illness in another child.
Occasionally, women with postpartum psychosis, like other forms of mental illness, are not always the first to notice it, or may be unable or unwilling to convey their experiences or fears. Need help may need to be conveyed by supporters - ie family, friends or professionals. This help must be provided by trained professionals
what should I do?
Q: What is the cause of postpartum depression?
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Like other forms of depression, there is no single cause, but a combination of multiple factors. These include genetic family history, structural and chemical changes in brain function leading to endocrine [hormone] and immunological changes. The significant increase in estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy decreased dramatically, with a significant reduction of approximately 24 hours. postnatal. Significant depression factors. Thyroid hormones also follow this pattern. Life events experienced as stressors collectively lead to symptoms and diseases.
Q: What is the requirement for maternity itself?
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These can obviously make a tribute such as: postpartum physical fatigue from childbirth itself and sleep disruption or deprivation of care for the newborn; about the pressure to become a "good mother", losing what you have done or done before or thought of Unattractive, no free time, just overwhelmed by all the challenges of a newborn baby or baby. Women who are depressed during pregnancy are at much greater risk of developing depression after giving birth.
Q: Can you wait for it to pass?
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of course not. Postpartum depression and certain mental illnesses are very serious mental illnesses that require psychiatric treatment as soon as possible. Some women feel embarrassed or ashamed when they should be happy. How can they be considered inappropriate parents? A rejection may occur.
Q: What if a woman does not seek treatment?
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There is no benefit - whether it is a mother or a child, that is, birth weight is insufficient or premature birth, both are uneasy, both sleep poorly, miss prenatal and postnatal care, drug abuse, poor maternal and child relationships, and simply unable to meet your needs. In a mental illness, the risk of suicide/homicide may occur.
A competent, experienced doctor can provide treatment for these problems. Medical treatment is usually useful and necessary. If these are needed during pregnancy, assess and weigh significant risks and benefits. Several ways of psychotherapy and support groups are also very helpful. Hospitalization is rarely needed. These interventions can save lives for both mothers and children.
All children should have the benefit of a healthy mother care. All mothers should have access to useful pregnancy, childbirth and maternal experience. These diseases can potentially deprive mothers and children and cause serious harm. If you have problems, symptoms or concerns, seek trained psychiatric care immediately. Don't fight alone in fear, shame or silence.
Orignal From: Understanding postpartum psychosis
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