Postpartum depression refers to an emotional disorder that appears within a few weeks after delivery, and it is a common postpartum complication. In China, about 10% of pregnant women will suffer from postpartum depression. Symptoms of postpartum depression include depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, loss of appetite and so on. In severe cases, there may even be suicidal thoughts. Postpartum depression will have a great impact on maternal physical and mental health, so we need to take this problem seriously and pay attention to it.

So why do women get postpartum depression? In fact, there are many reasons for postpartum depression. On the one hand, physiological factors are one of the main causes of postpartum depression. During pregnancy, the hormone level in women will change greatly, and this change will be more obvious after delivery. This physiological change may lead to maternal mood swings. On the other hand, psychological factors are also one of the causes of postpartum depression. Delivery is a very painful and arduous process, and the parturient needs to bear great physical and psychological pressure, and the arrival of the newborn will bring new challenges and responsibilities to the parturient, which will lead to increased psychological pressure of the parturient, thus leading to postpartum depression.

So, what should mom do if she gets postpartum depression? First of all, postpartum depression needs attention and cannot be regarded as a normal phenomenon. Secondly, you need to seek the help of a professional doctor. When postpartum depression is serious, antidepressants should be used under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, postpartum depression can also be relieved by psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnotherapy. In addition, the parturient also needs the companionship and support of family members, whose understanding and encouragement are of great help to the recovery of the parturient.

Besides treating postpartum depression, what we need to do is to prevent postpartum depression. The key to prevent postpartum depression is to maintain a positive attitude and establish a good psychological state.