Postpartum depression is a mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happens in some women after giving birth. Postpartum depression is a severe form of and is a mental disorder that begins within four weeks after delivery. The diagnosis of postpartum depression is not only based on the length of time between delivery and onset but the severity of depression. before delivery, you must learn about postpartum depression and its types.

Signs and symptoms

Symptoms of postpartum depression are hard to be detected. Most women suffer from these symptoms:

• Sleeping trouble
• Severe fatigue
• Appetite changes
• Frequently mood changes

These are some other symptoms that are rare and are not common in all women:

• Crying all time, for no reason
• Depressed mood
• Loss of pleasure
• Severe anger
• Crankiness
• Thought of death or suicide
• Being uninterested in your baby.

postpartum depression and its causes

If you have postpartum depression it doesn’t mean you did something wrong. Experts think that this happens for different reasons which are different for different people. The common reasons could be:

• Family history of mood disorders
• Having twins or triplets
• Having a history of depression
• Limited social support.

There is no one cause of postpartum depression but physical and emotional issues may contribute:

Hormones:

The dramatic drop in estrogen and progesterone after you give birth may play an important role in postpartum depression. Other hormones produced by the thyroid gland may also drop and can cause it.

Lack of sleep:

When you are sleep deprived or overwhelmed you can have problems dealing with even small issues. lack of sleep is a cause of depression.

Anxiety:

You may be anxious about caring for your newborn 

Any of these issues could be the main cause of postpartum depression.

Types of postpartum depression:

There are three terms used to describe the mood changes women can have after giving birth and these can also be considered types of postpartum depression.

1)Baby blues:

The baby blues happen to as many as 70% of women after giving birth. You may have sudden mood swings like feeling very happy and then feeling very sad. You may cry for no reason and can feel impatient about dealing with the baby. The baby blues may last for only a few hours or 1 to 2 weeks after delivery.

2) Postpartum depression (PPD):

It can happen after a few days or even after a few months of childbirth. It can happen after the birth of any child not only after the first child. You can have feelings similar to baby blues but you feel them more strongly. It often keeps you away from doing things you need to do daily. When your ability to function is affected you need to see a health care provider.

3) Postpartum psychosis:

It is a very serious mental illness that can affect new mothers. This illness can happy quickly within the first three months after giving birth. Women can lose touch with reality, have auditory hallucinations, hearing things that aren’t happening like a person talking. Other symptoms include not being able to sleep, feeling rage, and feeling agitated. The one with these symptoms needs to see a doctor immediately and start medication.

Conclusion:

The experiences of different ladies who have suffered from these conditions could vary in different women. I hope you will find it helpful please leave your reviews in the comments.

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