Methods of relieving postpartum depression

Postpartum depression usually occurs within six weeks after delivery, mainly because of the sudden changes of hormone levels and psychology in the maternal body during delivery and postpartum, mainly including depression, fatigue, loss of appetite, insomnia, anxiety, etc., so this situation should be treated and alleviated in time. This article will introduce the methods to relieve postpartum depression.

talk with sb

You should talk to your girlfriends, friends and family members about your sadness, so that they can know themselves and get better in the future.

♀? Exercise can relieve stress.

To do exercise to relieve stress, you can go out for a walk and do stretching exercises to make your mood better.

Diet balance

Dietary balance is also an important factor. Lack of diet may aggravate depression and anxiety, so pregnant women must let themselves eat a balanced diet to help them recover from fatigue and hunger.

take a break

Pay attention to rest after delivery and avoid overwork, which is also the main cause of depression, so let yourself have a good rest, let your partner or relatives and friends help take care of the baby and go out to have a rest by yourself.

Distinguish between depression and anxiety correctly.

Some mothers with postpartum depression may be accompanied by some anxiety, so they mistakenly believe that they are anxious and did not treat depression scientifically as early as possible. Depression and anxiety can coexist, and the ratio is 30%-50% (American data). Therefore, if you suspect that you have mental illness, you must go to the hospital for treatment and let professional doctors make essential judgments.