Postpartum depression can seriously impact the happiness of motherhood. And it happens, contrary to popular belief, not only to those who do not have enough help or who have "complicated" children. Is it possible to foresee it, and how can you combat it?
Dr. Helga
Baby blues or depression?
Mood swings, outbursts of emotion, and bouts of sadness occur in 70–80 % of women who have just given birth. This is not surprising, because the woman's life is completely changed with the birth of a child, and this period of time also comes with hormonal changes. This condition is called baby blues, and it usually does not last more than a couple of weeks, which are needed to adapt.
However, in 10–15 % of women, this condition doesn't go away on its own. And instead of enjoying the interaction with the baby, the woman gets depressed, which can begin immediately after the birth of a child, or even weeks or months later.
Relatives should be alert if more than two weeks have passed since the birth and the new mother has fallen into apathy, is frequently nerv...
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