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Mothers can be considered real heroines. But even heroines may need praise and encouragement from time to time, especially after childbirth.
postpartum depression
According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50% to 75% of new mothers experience postpartum depression after giving birth and up to 15% of these women tend to develop a more severe, long-lasting depression. They can appear in the first weeks after childbirth and may quickly go away even without medical help. Generally, all a woman needs is love, encouragement and help with household chores.
Drastic drop in hormone levels
According to a doctor named Crystal Edler Schiller, there is a direct correlation between the serious drop in hormones after childbirth and postpartum depression. The amounts of estrogen and progesterone (reproductive hormones) increase during pregnancy and fall immediately after birth.
Usually hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels within a few days. Social and psychological changes for the new mom, the people around her and the home atmosphere, in addition to physical changes, increase the risk of postpartum depression.
You should definitely seek medical help if, after several weeks following childbirth, you constantly feel sad, tired or helpless. Postpartum depression is treatable and the first, most important step is to visit a doctor. And if necessary, the doctor will give you a referral to a mental health specialist.
Social isolation
A dramatic change in lifestyle, even when a woman is ready to have a child, leaves its mark on her emotional state. Life out there goes on, but you are simply no longer a big part of it and you focus on the welfare of the child, which often means spending most of the time at home. At that moment even a simple visit can be an enormous support.
Some of the main reasons that make women who give birth sad are stressful changes and little support. In this case new moms could use friends and cheer up a bit. Simple communication with friends does wonders in the life of a woman who sits at home with a baby 24/7. And throwing a party and celebrating the new status can be a great idea!
Have you ever helped a friend who experienced changed symptoms? In what way?
