Post Partum and Therapy
Depression after childbirth is called postpartum depression. It is a difficult illness that is thought to be brought on by hormonal changes after giving birth.
Here are some of the signs, feelings and thoughts that are common but powerful to new mothers:
- Overwhelmed with a new baby
- Doubts about your ability to be a good mother
- Stress from changes in work and home routines
- An unrealistic need to be a perfect mom
- Loss of who you were before having the baby
- Less attractive
- A lack of free time
Depression is a mental illness that tends to run in families. Women with a family history of depression are more likely to have the illness and their higher risk coincides with the higher consequences to having this very serious illness while also being responsible for a family.
Here are some factors that can contribute to postpartum depression :
A personal history of depression or another mental illness
- A family history of depression or another mental illness
- A lack of support from family and friends
- Anxiety or negative feelings about the pregnancy
- Problems with a previous pregnancy or birth
- Marriage or money problems
Post partum depression goes beyond the symptoms, thoughts and feelings of typical new mother blues. Post partum depression lasts longer and is more severe than the typical low period of hormonal change after giving birth. Postpartum depression can begin anytime within the first year after childbirth.
Some symptoms of severe post partum depression are:
- Thoughts of hurting the baby
- Thoughts of hurting yourself
- Not having any interest in the baby
Choosing therapy for post partum depression is a vital step towards recovering for your health and the health of your family.
Related Posts
- Therapy to Treat Depression
- Counselors Help With Post Holiday Problems
- Depression and Hormones
- Therapy Treatment for Depression
- Depression Therapy for Couples
