Why stress after delivery? Know from the expert what is the symptom of the disease

Postpartum Depression: Are you also stressed and worried all the time after delivery? These can also be symptoms of postpartum depression. Come let's know about this from the expert, what is this.

Being a mother is a beautiful feeling. When a woman becomes a mother, there is no idea of ​​her happiness. That time, that moment is very different and special for a woman. And there is sadness in some women. There is constant worry and tension. But have you ever thought why this happens? What is the reason for this? Actually some women become victims of postpartum depression. Changes in the body and the stress of new responsibilities take so much that the possibility of depression arises.

But some women do not know about it. They do not know why this is happening to them. In this regard, Dr. Aastha Dayal, in the Gynecology Department of CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, says that these days the cases of postpartum depression are increasing rapidly.

Postpartum depression can occur during pregnancy or up to a year after the birth of the child. Postpartum depression also occurs if the woman has mental problems during pregnancy. Dr tells that during pregnancy many physical changes, emotional changes come. Women go through labor pen. Because of this your body gets physical, mental and emotional stress. Along with this, many new responsibilities like taking care of the child also remain in the mind. These things affect your mental state. In this situation women have commod swings. She starts crying on small things. Lives in anxiety. This is called baby blues. It lasts for a week or two after delivery.

Symptoms of postpartum depression

If you feel very down. There is a lot of anxiety happening. You are sad all the time. Feeling tired. Can't sleep. You don't feel hungry. Happiness is not found in anything. Can't focus on things. Does not take interest in taking care of the child. During this time thoughts of suicide can also come in the mind, all these can be a sign of postpartum depression.

Why does postpartum depression happen?

Unwanted pregnancy, complicated pregnancy or if you have any mental health related illness in the past, then there are more chances of getting postpartum depression. Wherein if any major incident happens during pregnancy. For example, someone may die or lose their job. Apart from this, there can be postpartum depression even if there is an emotional, physical and economic major challenge. Many times there is a lack of support after delivery, even then postpartum depression can occur.

How to manage postpartum depression

If you already have risk factors, then start handling it beforehand. You can join self help group. Talk to your friends and family. You can talk to the doctor about this. If treatment is started early, it gets cured quickly. This thing is very good for the health of you and your children. Also, there is a good effect on your relationships. You can take counseling to get out of depression. But if this depression takes a serious form, then medicines may also be needed.