All About Postnatal Depression

There is no doubt that giving birth can be a very rewarding experience for parents, grand parents and friends and family. However it can also be a very traumatic time for both the mother and father. Pregnancy in itself can be very difficult, as any mother and father will testify.

The parents naturally think that once the baby is born everything will be fine, and it normally is, but for many post natal depression can be very traumatic.

What is postnatal depression?
It is also known as postpartum depression and is normally associated with the mother but it can also affect the father. The first few weeks after the birth are very difficult:
-The baby needs to be fed throughout the day and night.
-The baby needs to be changed regularly and sleeps a lot.

Not surprisingly, many mothers find it very hard work and difficult to bond with the baby. Very often the mother will reject the baby as she feels she cannot cope.

Although the mother has had a difficult time, it is often overlooked that the father can also suffer. Prior to birth, the parents may have led a very pleasant life, but the birth can put a strain on all concerned.

Symptoms of postnatal depression
Normally postnatal depression develops in the first 2 months after birth, and it can last for months, and in some cases for more than a year. Very often the mother will experience mood changes shortly after birth, which very often clear up, particularly as the baby grows and starts to smile. If the condition persists, then postnatal depression may be prevalent, the symptoms of which include:
-An inability to cope with the baby
-A lack of interest in the baby-many mothers worry because they are not bonding with the new-born
-Feeling tired all the time
-Lack of sleep-many mothers, particularly with their first child, find it difficult to sleep as they are constantly listening for their baby to breathe
-Change in eating habits-some mothers find it difficult to eat, while others will over-eat
-Lethargic- a feeling of "I can't be bothered" and not wanting to do anything
-Feeling down most of the time

How many people suffer from postnatal depression?
It is difficult to be accurate about the number of sufferers as many people do not report it or do not seek help. However it is estimated that 10% to 15% of women suffer.

In 2013, it is estimated that worldwide there were over 250 births per minute, which shows that millions of people suffer from postnatal depression.

Is there a solution?
Fortunately there is a natural, drug free solution to this condition.

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