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More
or less 80% of new mothers experience a
normal dose of the baby blues after
childbirth |
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This
is brought on by the hormonal levels
returning to a normal level after pregnancy |
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Symptoms
include feeling weepy, hypertensive, anxious
and alone in the world |
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Physically,
it might feel like having bad PMT |
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The
symptoms subside naturally after a few weeks |
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More
or less 80% of new mothers experience a
normal dose of the baby blues after
childbirth |
|
|
This
is brought on by the hormonal levels
returning to a normal level after pregnancy |
|
|
Symptoms
include feeling weepy, hypertensive, anxious
and alone in the world |
|
|
Physically,
it might feel like having bad PMT |
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|
The
symptoms subside naturally after a few weeks |
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The
symptoms subside naturally after a few weeks |
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1
in 15 new mothers are affected by PND. Even
women who have never before suffered from
depression, could develop PND
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Symptoms
of PND normally appear within one month of
the birth, but may also start up to six
months after the birth |
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As
opposed to the baby blues, PND is not solely
due to hormonal fluctuations |
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Common
factors that contribute to PND include
psychological and social factors (e.g.
responsibilities and obligations she feels
as a new mother); physiological factors
(e.g. hormonal changes that follow
childbirth) and family factors (e.g. support
and spousal relationship) |
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Symptoms
might include disliking the child; the
experience of panic attacks or extreme
anxiety; feelings or statements that she
wants to die; extreme sense of guilt,
frustration and helplessness |
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Women
who had premature babies or sickly babies
are more prone to developing PND |
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It
is important to not leave the symptoms
untreated. Seek a medical examination and
appropriate medical treatment |
