How To Deal With Postpartum Depression (PPD)?
If you think postpartum depression is not real or it would just go away if you ignore it, then think again. As much as happiness you feel when you see your baby for the first time, once in the ultrasound baby scan clinic and once after you give birth, this happiness can also turn into depression right after giving birth. There is a reason behind that. Not every woman cope with the birth of their child the same way. Most women get a mild form of PPD, also known as ‘baby blues’, but they usually go away in about two weeks. It includes mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. But some women experience more severe and long-lasting depression. There are two reasons for this extreme form of depression, due to the hormonal changes, and emotional distress. Hormonal changes: A part of the reason for PPD is a drop in the levels of hormones, i.e., Estrogen and Progesterone, after childbirth. The level of other hormones might drop dramatically, leavi...