The child was born just a month ago. Everyone in the family is very happy, everyone is busy with the newborn baby. But the mother does not like anything, she just cries from time to time. There is no smile on the face, no joy in the mind, no desire to eat anything, tired, exhausted at night. Others wonder, is she not happy about motherhood? Someone says, 'These are nothing, everything will be fine.'
But day by day the state of mind of the new mother is getting worse. Sometimes he thinks that he can't take care of this little child, he wants to give the child to someone. At the last moment, he started blaming himself for such thoughts, suffering from guilt. Every moment she thinks, 'I'm a bad mother.'π
Very surprised to hear the story? No wonder. There are many patients around us with such postpartum mental complications. Many such girls are going through this delicate time very badly. We don't keep any news of him.
Women may experience a number of psychological problems soon after giving birth. These problems usually occur within a month of childbirth. At this time, everyone is busy with the newborn baby, so the mother's mental health is not very important. Then it is seen that the mother's mental illness is taking a serious shape.π
There are three types of problems that can occur after childbirth:
1. Postpartum Blue:
- As a result of physical and emotional disturbances and hormonal changes during childbirth, about 85% of mothers become infected with Postpartum Blue 2-3 days after childbirth. During this time there are signs of needless crying, emotional ups and downs, irritable mood, excessive anxiety, and fatigue. Symptoms usually last from a few days to two weeks. The support of family and relatives is enough to solve this problem. However, if the symptoms last for more than two weeks, then it is necessary to check whether there is post-partum depression.
2. Postpartum Depression:
Symptoms of depression appear within a month of childbirth. Initially, the symptoms may look post-partum blue, but the symptoms are much more long-term and painful. As a result, the daily activities of the victim are disrupted.
Symptoms include nausea, loss of appetite, loss of appetite, lack of sleep and appetite, or excessive fatigue, abnormal fatigue, unreasonable guilt, and frequent crying.
When the disease becomes severe, the thought of hurting oneself can even lead to death. A mother with severe depression can hurt or even kill her baby. Therefore, if the symptoms of postpartum depression appear, it is necessary to seek the advice of a psychiatrist without delay. The disease is completely cured through medication and psychotherapy.
3. Postpartum psychosis:
- This problem is more serious. Symptoms may include abnormal behavior and speech, erroneous beliefs (such as unreasonable suspicion), hallucinations (listening to invisible people), unreasonable laughter and muttering, insomnia, and inability to care for a newborn baby. If these symptoms occur, you should seek the help of a psychiatrist immediately. The disease is completely cured through regular medication.
Family members to do:π
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The process of childbirth (normal or cesarean) and raising a newborn baby puts immense physical and emotional pressure on a mother. At this time family members need to play a supportive role. This reduces postpartum psychological complications.
Helping new mothers to raise children. Giving him a chance to sleep for a while during the day.
How is the mother's body and mind, does she need any help, sincerely ask and find out.
Reducing the burden of household chores (such as cooking, tidying the house, washing clothes) and giving the new mother a chance to get some rest.
If the problem seems more, seek the advice of a psychiatrist.
What family members no to do:β
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Don't blame the mother for raising the child all the time, don't criticize.
Do not compare with other mothers.
If the new mother tells you about her mental problem, don't ignore it.
