Postnatal treatment is key to ensure you and you child stay healthy. 1 in 5 women suffer from postnatal depression and if left untreated can cause lasting effects for years. If you are having feelings of sadness, fatigue but not being able to sleep, fear, and mood swings after giving birth you may be suffering.
The time after child birth is a very traumatic time for a new mother. 2 to 14 days after birth a mother can expect to experience what is known as "baby blues". This is a short lived period of time when you may feel slightly sad or out of it. It is important to remember that these baby blues are in fact perfectly normal and nothing to be worried about.
What is not normal is any severe depression that occurs after the first 2-3 weeks. If you are experiencing these symptoms it is very likely that you are suffering from Postnatal Depression. You should first and foremost is consult with your physician. Make sure you explain everything that you are feeling to them. Insist that the doctor also take a simple blood test to check your thyroid. An over or under active thyroid can produce similar symptoms.
There are many remedies out there that your doctor may talk to you about. They include drugs, natural solutions and reading specialized books. Whatever method you choose make sure that you are ready to commit to a plan in order to cure yourself. Remember that when it comes to Postnatal Depression you are not alone.
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