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What is Postpartum Depression? | Understanding Mental Health Conditions



What is Postpartum Depression? | Understanding Mental Health Conditions

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https://www.mibluesperspectives.com/stories/maternal-health/isolation-and-loneliness-among-new-mothers-can-lead-to-postpartum-anxiety-and-depression

The arrival of a new baby brings many challenges. First-time mothers have to learn how to provide around-the-clock care for a newborn while managing their own physical and mental health as they recover from labor and delivery. The first three months of a baby’s life are often thought of as the “fourth trimester,” as mothers must be so closely connected to every function of their child’s life.
This intense period of caregiving can be incredibly isolating and may lead to loneliness among new mothers, a key factor in the causes of postpartum depression. One in eight new mothers experience postpartum depression, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many women who have just given birth often suffer in silence. Feelings of embarrassment or guilt about being depressed during a time when they think they are supposed to be happy may keep them from talking about what they’re going through – and further cause them to isolate themselves from others.
It’s important for health care providers, mental health professionals and others working to support new mothers to help them maintain good social connections – both through friends and family support.

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  3. @rm669 on

    The reason of Majority of mom experiencing this PPD thing is they are overwhelm on lifestyle changes and some doesn't like it at all. Their stuck taking care of their baby 24/7 some wants to harm baby out of frustration and tiredness of the life they anymore not want at all.

  6. @rachelmruizmsw3346 on

    Yes, you will never understand until it doesn't happen to you. Your thoughts chase you and make you feel guilty, and it is the extreme hormones that during your pregnancy build and don't know how to wear out! I had this 7 yrs ago, and many women never want to have another baby. Even the sound of a bird can make you feel like you're in a dessert alone and inside a box or closet trapped. I can describe how it feels perfectly. I didn't know what to do because it doesn't let you sleep it makes you nervous and that your in danger. Not only that, but you feel that the only way out is dying or killing your baby and you as if your whole family is suffering and need to find a way to help them! This is serious, and I would ask for help and on medication for up to 8 months after giving birth. Do not leave a woman alone if they are feeling this way, please!

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