y-five percent of all women who give birth experience some level of blue mood, often called "baby blues". Hormone fluctuations, stress from giving birth, and fatigue can all contribute to feeling down. However, ten to fifteen percent of these women will experience a long-term episode that is much more serious and this is known as postpartum depression. Postpartum depression symptoms can happen at anytime within the first year after the birth of a child, so in many cases, women are not attributing their depression to the birth events. While hormone levels largely contribute to the onset of a depressed state, there are other factors that should be considered. Women can become overwhelmed with being a mother and have secret fears about performing adequately. Sometimes there is a sense of loss in the marital relationship as the baby takes center stage of all activities. A mother may also feel that she has lost her own identity. Simply having a change in daily routine can be overwhelming and increase the possibility of feeling out of control. And, where there is a history of depression in the woman or in her family, she is more likely to be at risk. Postpartum depression treatment cannot change circumstances, but medications can help boost hormone levels that will give the woman an ability to cope better.
Teaching those who are at risk to recognize symptoms will aid in getting help immediately and in understanding that what is being experienced is not truly who the woman is and that she can get better. Mothers experiencing postpartum depression symptoms can feel irritable, or extremely sad, with bouts of crying for no reason. Appetite changes can also be a signal, as well as fatigue or restlessness. Sleep patterns can be disruptive with either sleeping for prolonged periods or insomnia. Women who are depressed generally loose an interest in things that they once found pleasure in and they may withdraw from friends and family members. Some mothers may have ambivalent feelings or negative thoughts about their child during this time, while others become anxious and consumed with a fear for the baby's well being. There can be physical symptoms, which include chest pains, headaches, and anxiety that leads to hyperventilation. Some of these signals are common after changes take place in the body, but with a true depressed state, the episodes will last for an abnormal length of time with little or no relief.
Turning to the Word of God can be helpful when there is a serious depression at hand. Coupled with postpartum depression treatment, women will find relief and hope in the words that God has shared about himself and his plans for our futures. "Arise, shine; for their light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For behold the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee." (Psalm 60:1-2) The dark cloud of depression can be lifted and life can return to normal again.
Because the baby blues can dramatically affect a mother's ability to parent her child or children, this illness needs to be taken seriously. Research is proving that postpartum depression symptoms can affect development in a child with language delays, learning disabilities, emotional problems, problems bonding with others, and depression. It is crucial that women seek postpartum depression treatment with drug therapy and get help from friends and family members. During this time, there are other steps that can also be taken to promote emotional health. Eating a balanced diet and getting plenty of rest will be helpful. Women should also let certain household chores or responsibilities go or be delegated to others. This should be a very special time of enjoyment and rest, not stress and anxiety. There is more online information about this emotional disorder and anyone suspect should gather more information and contact a doctor.
Teaching those who are at risk to recognize symptoms will aid in getting help immediately and in understanding that what is being experienced is not truly who the woman is and that she can get better. Mothers experiencing postpartum depression symptoms can feel irritable, or extremely sad, with bouts of crying for no reason. Appetite changes can also be a signal, as well as fatigue or restlessness. Sleep patterns can be disruptive with either sleeping for prolonged periods or insomnia. Women who are depressed generally loose an interest in things that they once found pleasure in and they may withdraw from friends and family members. Some mothers may have ambivalent feelings or negative thoughts about their child during this time, while others become anxious and consumed with a fear for the baby's well being. There can be physical symptoms, which include chest pains, headaches, and anxiety that leads to hyperventilation. Some of these signals are common after changes take place in the body, but with a true depressed state, the episodes will last for an abnormal length of time with little or no relief.
Turning to the Word of God can be helpful when there is a serious depression at hand. Coupled with postpartum depression treatment, women will find relief and hope in the words that God has shared about himself and his plans for our futures. "Arise, shine; for their light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For behold the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee." (Psalm 60:1-2) The dark cloud of depression can be lifted and life can return to normal again.
Because the baby blues can dramatically affect a mother's ability to parent her child or children, this illness needs to be taken seriously. Research is proving that postpartum depression symptoms can affect development in a child with language delays, learning disabilities, emotional problems, problems bonding with others, and depression. It is crucial that women seek postpartum depression treatment with drug therapy and get help from friends and family members. During this time, there are other steps that can also be taken to promote emotional health. Eating a balanced diet and getting plenty of rest will be helpful. Women should also let certain household chores or responsibilities go or be delegated to others. This should be a very special time of enjoyment and rest, not stress and anxiety. There is more online information about this emotional disorder and anyone suspect should gather more information and contact a doctor.
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