Postpartum depression is a problem that many new mothers will face, normally accompany with psychological and physical damage. Why is it so common? Hereby are three main reasons for causing postpartum depression and corresponding advice to take precautions against it.
1.Physiological Reason
During pregnancy the level of hormones in women’s body is changing severely while after birth hormone level will drop rapidly, this is one of the main causes of postpartum depression.
Advice:
a. Ask for doctor’s help in time, take medication treatment or psychotherapy.
b. Keep a balanced diet can help mothers improve their body’s immunity, enhance body’s ability to resist disease, and at the same time help mothers recover their physical strength.
2.Psychological Reason
In the process of taking care of babies, mothers may feel lonely and helpless, lose self, unable to adapt to new character, etc. These are all psychological causes of postpartum depression.
Advice:
a. Communicate with family members and friends, chat more and share more feelings with them.
b. Seek professional psychological support. This can alleviate the loneliness and anxiety of postpartum.
3.Social Reason
The transformation of social role, work pressure, financial pressure, etc. are also one of the factors that lead to postpartum depression.
Advice:
a. Arranging time to allow you to have enough time for a good rest. Try to ensure sleep quality and avoid excessive fatigue.
b. Seek the help of family members or friends.
c. Exercise can alleviate postpartum emotions and enhance the body’s resistance. Mums can do some mild exercises appropriately under the instruction of doctors, such as walking and yoga.
Through above mentioned reasons and advice, shall help you understand postpartum depression better. At the same time, we should also notice the physical and mental health of postpartum mothers, care and support them, let them adapt to new characters and life faster and better!
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Post time: Oct-30-2023
