How to Know if Depress During and After Pregnancy
You may not recognize depression because some normal pregnancy changes cause similar
symptoms and are happening at the same time that is exactly why it was not treated. Tiredness,
problems sleeping, stronger emotional reactions, and changes in body weight may occur during
pregnancy and after pregnancy and these are also symptoms of depression. For a lot of women,
joyfully anticipated pregnancy and motherhood bring depression as an unexpected accompaniment.
Depression is not only risky for mothers but for their children as well. During pregnancy, depression
may result in poor prenatal care, premature delivery, low birth weight, and, just possibly, depression
in the child. Depression after childbirth aka postpartum depression can lead to child neglect, family
breakdown, and suicide. A depressed mother may fail to bond emotionally with her newborn, raising
the child’s risk of later cognitive delays and emotional and behavior problems.
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