After delivery, 22% mothers become victims of postpartum depression, so take care of yourself like this

Mental Health Tips: Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto is doing her motherhood period these days. His son is now 2 years old. On this occasion, the Hollywood actress openly talked about her postpartum. In an interview, she told that after three months of having a son, she was quite nervous. She was feeling depressed and it seemed that she was alone. To get out of all this, he took the help of a therapist. The same happened with Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy. On his Instagram, he talked about mental instability after having his first child. Due to this, she was not even able to handle her marriage. He wrote- ‘PPD hit me like a Brick.’ PPD aka Postpartum Depression.

22% of women are troubled by postpartum depression

According to WHO, 22% women in India go through postpartum depression. Even though becoming a mother is the best feeling, but even after this, feeling sadness and anxiety is a different kind of problem. Because of which women have to face many problems.

what is postpartum depression

Postpartum depression can start up to a year after pregnancy. It is a mental problem that can affect how you think, feel or act. That’s why it is considered more dangerous.

causes of postpartum depression

The time from pregnancy to delivery is full of challenges for a woman. That’s why there is no single reason for postpartum depression. After pregnancy, many types of changes come in women mentally and emotionally. There are also many hormonal changes, which can cause it to happen. During pregnancy, both estrogen and progesterone hormones start increasing. Not only this, the thyroid starts decreasing and sleep does not come properly, weight gain and concern about the care of the new born baby can be the reason for this.

symptoms of postpartum depression

1. Every woman has different symptoms of postpartum depression.

2. Loss of appetite

3. Being sad or depressed throughout the day

4. Feeling anxious and crying for no reason

5. Lack of sleep

6. Fatigue and weakness

7. Lack of interest in any work

8. Irritability and anger

treatment of postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is treated differently depending on the symptoms. Sometimes doctors give medicines to avoid anxiety. Many times doctors advise new mothers to take psychological therapy. The woman who is having best freeing can also do home remedies.

what should women do after delivery

1. Make Lifestyle Changes

2. Take some time out of the day for yourself

3. Do Yoga and Exercise

4. Take a break

5. Follow only healthy diet

6. Accept the changes in your life

7. Share your problem with your close ones

Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, do take the advice of a doctor or a related expert.

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