A condition that hits new moms is postpartum depression.
When postpartum depression is left untreated it can seriously impact the mother-child relationship.
Recognizing that you are suffering from postpartum depression is one of the most important steps to ensuring you do get on a pathway to recovery.
Symptoms
The symptoms of postpartum depression can vary, but generally there are a few symptoms that are quite common.
Typically mothers will find they cry more easily, and will have difficulty sleeping or feel irritated and overly emotional. They may find they also have feelings as though they are not adequate parents or that they are not capable of dealing with the stress of having a child. Some mothers also find they have constant nagging worries about their baby's health and well-being, which don't go away with time.
When postpartum depression is left untreated it can seriously impact the mother-child relationship.
Recognizing that you are suffering from postpartum depression is one of the most important steps to ensuring you do get on a pathway to recovery.
Symptoms
The symptoms of postpartum depression can vary, but generally there are a few symptoms that are quite common.
Typically mothers will find they cry more easily, and will have difficulty sleeping or feel irritated and overly emotional. They may find they also have feelings as though they are not adequate parents or that they are not capable of dealing with the stress of having a child. Some mothers also find they have constant nagging worries about their baby's health and well-being, which don't go away with time.
When postpartum depression is left untreated for several weeks, the condition may worsen and eventually develop into postpartum psychosis, which is the most serious condition that requires quick and immediate treatment.
When this is the case, the woman may start having delusions, or hallucinations, as well as show other mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
Typically women who are thinking suicidal thoughts or are considering hurting their young child will only do so when they have moved into this stage, which is why serious and immediate treatment by a medical professional be utilized.
Baby Blues
If you feel as though you may be suffering from "baby blues," a common feeling new moms have in the weeks after childbirth, there are a number of ways you can go about treating baby blues at home to help ensure you get on track to feeling better again.
Self-care practices include:
- Surrounding yourself with supportive family members who you feel you can talk with comfortably
- Eating right and exercising
- Getting adequate rest
- Getting plenty of fresh air
- Forming bonds with other new mothers
Keep these points in mind about postpartum depression. If you feel as though you suffer from any of the above symptoms, seek professional help. There are numerous resources for postpartum depression; start with your doctor and be honest about your feelings and state of mind.
When this is the case, the woman may start having delusions, or hallucinations, as well as show other mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
Typically women who are thinking suicidal thoughts or are considering hurting their young child will only do so when they have moved into this stage, which is why serious and immediate treatment by a medical professional be utilized.
Baby Blues
If you feel as though you may be suffering from "baby blues," a common feeling new moms have in the weeks after childbirth, there are a number of ways you can go about treating baby blues at home to help ensure you get on track to feeling better again.
Self-care practices include:
- Surrounding yourself with supportive family members who you feel you can talk with comfortably
- Eating right and exercising
- Getting adequate rest
- Getting plenty of fresh air
- Forming bonds with other new mothers
Keep these points in mind about postpartum depression. If you feel as though you suffer from any of the above symptoms, seek professional help. There are numerous resources for postpartum depression; start with your doctor and be honest about your feelings and state of mind.
If you feel as though you may be suffering from "baby blues," a common feeling new moms have in the weeks after childbirth, there are a number of ways you can go about treating baby blues at home to help ensure you get on track to feeling better again.
Self-care practices include:
- Surrounding yourself with supportive family members who you feel you can talk with comfortably
- Eating right and exercising
- Getting adequate rest
- Getting plenty of fresh air
- Forming bonds with other new mothers
Keep these points in mind about postpartum depression. If you feel as though you suffer from any of the above symptoms, seek professional help. There are numerous resources for postpartum depression; start with your doctor and be honest about your feelings and state of mind.
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Self-care practices include:
- Surrounding yourself with supportive family members who you feel you can talk with comfortably
- Eating right and exercising
- Getting adequate rest
- Getting plenty of fresh air
- Forming bonds with other new mothers
Keep these points in mind about postpartum depression. If you feel as though you suffer from any of the above symptoms, seek professional help. There are numerous resources for postpartum depression; start with your doctor and be honest about your feelings and state of mind.
About the Author:
Vianesa Vargas is a recognized fitness and former fitness trainer for new moms. Sign up for her food coaching newsletter now and get your free fitness planner.. This article, What New Moms Need to Know is available for free reprint.