Postpartum depression happens for several reasons. From pregnancy and through childbirth, a woman goes through physical, bodily and hormonal changes.
HORMONAL changes, BRAIN changes, each person’s GENETIC factors, plus the STRESS of daily life can be a ‘bomb’ for the mother’s system
No one is to blame for developing postpartum depression, it’s a condition that’s multifactorial; you just need treatment, time and support to get better.
It’s estimated that one (1) in eight (8) women has postpartum depression but, sadly, many carry it in silence out of shame, lack of support and lack of information.
Symptoms
Sad, anxious mood or a feeling of “emptiness”
Mood swings, irritability
Feelings of guilt and hopelessness
Disconnection from baby, partner and loved ones
Loss of interest in hobbies
Fatigue or reduced energy
Difficulty concentrating and with memory
Sleep problems
Difficulty forming an emotional bond
Doubts about your ability to look after the baby
Suicidal thoughts
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