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Many people anticipate excitement and joy after the birth of their child. Even though you've planned everything, you didn't anticipate feeling sad, anxious or that you'd have scary thoughts.
Although many parents experience mild mood changes during pregnancy or after birth, over 20% of women experience more significant mood or anxiety symptoms.
That means that mood and anxiety is the most common medical complication related to childbearing.
Between 60-80% of women will experience the baby blues which may include exhaustion, tearfulness, feeling reactive and unpredictable. It is important to know that the baby blues are not a mild form of depression. It is a common experience that typically peaks 3-5 days after birth and subsides within two weeks postpartum.
Pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety changes can range from mild to severe and they can present or progress to postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety (including obsessions and compulsions) or postpartum psychosis.
If you feel you may be experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, please know you can fully recover.
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The duration of postpartum depression can vary from person to person. While some individuals may experience symptoms for a few weeks or months, others may struggle for a year or more if left untreated. Seeking professional help is crucial for timely intervention. Early recognition and intervention can significantly improve the prognosis and help individuals recover more quickly. to this item.
Postpartum depression can start at any time within the first year after childbirth, although it most commonly emerges within the first three months. It is important to note that postpartum depression can develop during pregnancy as well, and in some cases, the symptoms may persist or worsen after giving birth. It is crucial to be vigilant about any emotional or behavioral changes during this period and seek support if needed.
While the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression can vary from person to person, some common ones include persistent sadness, frequent crying, extreme exhaustion, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, intense irritability or anger, withdrawal from loved ones, trouble bonding with the infant, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, and recurrent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. It's crucial to keep in mind that people might suffer a combination of these symptoms or other ones that aren't on our list.
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This term is used to define the period from conception through the first year after giving birth. This timeframe also considers the risk at any stage due to fluctuations in hormones, post-birth, onset of lactation, weaning and re-emergence of menstruation.
Perinatal Mental Health is a term used to include all mental health challenges - postpartum depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, hallucinations and psychosis.
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