Causes of Depression
Postpartum depression is difficult to treat, it can not be taken lightly. After giving birth, the woman's body experiences serious stress, another perestroika and hormonal changes begin. Often it is these changes that affect the mental state.
In addition, the cause of depression can become excessive loads. Of course, when preparing to become a mother, a woman realizes that with the advent of the baby, much will change in her life. She is ready to take care of the child, take care of his health and development. Most often, women believe that the power of love and care will help the child grow up obedient and calm. However, such expectations are not always justified. A restless and sickly child can lead a mother, if not to disappointment, then to feelings of guilt and constant anxiety. This is the cause of postpartum depression.
In addition, other factors may affect the emotional state of the mother - strained relations with her husband or relatives, lack of some things or means to maintain a comfortable existence, increased responsibility, new responsibilities, lack of time for themselves and entertainment. All this can lead to depression, and maybe not. There are simple tricks that will help you enjoy motherhood, and not suffer from unpleasant feelings.
How to avoid depression
Postpartum depression is difficult to predict. It can be for an absolutely happy woman or not be with someone who is in a difficult situation. It depends on the nature of the young mother, her health and outlook on life. However, even the most invincible optimists are not immune to depressions.
1) Do not make plans about the nature of the child and his behavior before the birth of the baby.
Unjustified expectations about your child often cause postpartum depression. Your child can be anything, he has the right to be different - once obedient and cheerful, once capricious and restless. Be prepared for the fact that there will be difficult moments in your relationship, but there will always be a place for smiles and joy.
2) Pursue yourself for the child
Young mothers have the right to rely on help from relatives. But in life everything happens. What should a young mother do, in the family of which even grandmothers work, and the help of a nurse for some reason is impossible? Only to cope itself. Unfortunately, many women find themselves after childbirth without adequate support and do not receive the help they are counting on. Well, if your expectations are justified, and your loved ones will take an active part in the upbringing of the baby. If this does not happen, learn to cope on your own.
3) Plan your day
Often young mothers say that they do not have time at all. However, if to understand, on their shoulders does not lie any superproblem, with which it would be impossible to cope. While the child is small, he sleeps most of the time, and my mother has time to do the cleaning, go to the store next door, cook dinner. In addition, there will be time for washing and rest. When the child grows up, you will learn to adjust its mode of the day so that it is comfortable for you, that is, sleepless nights will be left behind. By the way, to sacrifice sleep for the sake of domestic affairs is not worth it. If your baby did not sleep well at night, then you did not get enough sleep. Try to allocate time for joint sleep throughout the day to relieve fatigue and restore strength. Fatigue also affects the emotional state.
4) Do not focus on the child
Another reason why women experience a depressed emotional state is the monotony of life. For some time you will only be engaged in the baby, you will restore your strength, but in a couple of months this situation will stop many people from doing. Do not deny yourself the pleasure to go to the salon in the evening, when a child can be looked after by someone close, meet with friends and do not forget to walk with the baby more.
Postpartum depression is a serious ailment that can spoil the pleasure of communicating with the baby and affect other aspects of life. Therefore, at the first appearance of a depressed emotional state, do not write it off well, analyze what caused the depression and eliminate it. As a rule, timely intervention and correction of the attitude to yourself, the child will help you overcome difficulties.