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Peripartum Depression

Peripartum Depression

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Peripartum Depression

UNDERSTANDING PERIPARTUM (POSTPARTUM) DEPRESSION

Peripartum depression is a category of depression that takes place during pregnancy or after childbirth. The birth of a baby could lead to powerful emotions coupled with a ton of joy and excitement, and even fear and anxiety at times. Peripartum depression treatment becomes necessary when the symptoms refuse to subside. Heightened emotions could eventually lead to unexpected consequences at times - peripartum depression.

Quite often, new moms tend to experience “baby blues” that could cause mood swings, anxiety, depression, and difficulty in sleeping too. Albeit rare, peripartum depression treatment becomes a necessity. The right treatment could help ease the symptoms and help the patients bond better with their babies.

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CAUSES AND RISKS

Psychosis from peripartum (postpartum) depression often develops within a week after delivery. At times, this disorder could lead to life-threatening consequences and could require immediate treatment. Risk factors happen when the disorder causes confusion, disorientation, and obsessive thoughts about the baby.

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It’s always better not to delay the treatment since things could only aggravate and cause even more problems. To schedule a consultation, call psychiatrists at SCPC TMS right away. Let the experts help you out, get in touch today.

TREATMENT: WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?

You are most likely suffering from depression if your emotions obstruct you from bonding with your child or making you feel guilty about your inability to fulfill your role as an ideal mother. Don’t be reluctant or embarrassed to admit these feelings. Schedule an appointment with the psychiatrist at SCPC TMS right away. Remember to reach the doctor right away in case:

    • The symptoms do not fade even after two weeks
    • The worsening symptoms keep you away from being with your baby
    • It’s difficult to complete even the daily chores
    • The thoughts of harming yourself and the baby are too vivid

THE SYMPTOMS OF (POSTPARTUM) DEPRESSION

The symptoms could vary from person to person. The intensity of the postpartum depression could be long and uncomfortable for the patients. This could interfere with the patients’ general wellbeing as well and could make it difficult to address daily chores and take care of the baby. The signs and symptoms of postpartum depression could include:

  • Depressed and severe mood swings
  • Excessive crying makes it difficult to bond with the baby
  • Withdrawing from friends and family and loss of energy
  • Irritability and anger, fear and restlessness
  • Anxiety, panic attacks, and vivid thoughts of harming the baby
  • Recurrent thoughts of suicide, fear, and diminished abilities

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