Though having a child is a blessing from God, Postpartum Depression, also known as Postnatal Depression, is a type of clinical Depression that is rarely spoken and taken seriously in a country with a population of over a billion people, according to Dr. Jiten Sharma, Obstetrician Gynecologist at Shri Balmukand Apex Hospital Solan.
Changes that occur in women’s bodies after they have a baby can cause anxiety, depression, stillness, excessive weariness, and/or pessimism in one out of every eight women, making it very difficult for them to take care of themselves, as also others to do so.
Postpartum depression is a real illness that can be treated.
Pregnancy, childbirth and rearing a new born are undoubtedly hard & demanding and stimulate the deepest of uncertainties and fears in the mother. Whether it's feeding, weaning, a tantrum from a baby, learning to walk, sleeping problems, persistent crying that causes gasping for air or refusing to eat, any of these minor events can lead to anxiety, frustration, impatience, annoyance, fatigue, and depression.
These things cause self-doubt, and women continue to put pressure on themselves to be a good or ideal mother.
These include:
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression usually improve with correct medication and therapy.
It is critical to maintain treatment once you have started, in order to feel better. Stopping treatment too soon, could result in recurrence.
Treatment and recovery times may differ based on the degree of Depression and patient's specific needs.
Postpartum Depression can progress to persistent Depression in some circumstances.
Postpartum Depression is now a pretty common condition that is successfully treated on a daily basis. Women who are experiencing these symptoms should contact their Obstetrician or Nurse as soon as possible, to begin therapy that will benefit both them and their infants.
Shri Balmukand Apex Hospital in Solan, Himachal Pradesh has a team of professionals that actively examine women during and after their pregnancies, identify at-risk patients and treat them as quickly as possible.