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“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers-strong, competent, capable mothers”- Barbara Katz
Giving birth for each mother is undoubtedly the most beautiful experience. It causes an overload of overwhelming emotions; joy, anxiety, concern, etc. However, sometimes post-delivery the mother may develop a severe condition called postpartum depression.
It has been referred to as postnatal depression whose reasons vary from hormonal downturn after delivery, reduced feeling of self-worth, too much apprehension for the baby, questioning one's look, unexpected changes in life due to the baby, continuous sleep loss, self-doubting on the capability of taking care of the baby etc. Sometimes it may continue for months even up to a year. According to WHO, the estimated prevalence of postpartum depression has been given as 100-150 per 1000 births worldwide
It is different from baby-blues which resolves in a few days. The symptoms include:
Dealing with postpartum depression
Being a mom is not easy. But that little one is worth every pain!
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