Known Ways to Help Treat Postpartum Depression
August 23rd, 2011 | 
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Postpartum depression affects around 20% of new moms. This happens due to a slump in the hormones and then multiplies as fears and worries about their capabilities of raising the baby come to light. There are a few known ways to help treat postpartum depression and they do not involve taking pills every day.
Something that moms forget about is themselves; they’ll run around the house for their baby and do everything to help dads out but they’ll never take the time to look after themselves. This is a danger because it means moms get overtired and overworked and the stress starts to build up. Moms need some time to themselves and do need rest.
There is nothing wrong with asking friends to watch the baby for an hour during the day. In fact, this is helpful because it means the mom can get her head down for a half an hour and then freshen up afterwards. It could also mean that the mom can fit in the 30 minute run that she has needed since getting home from the hospital, which can help get her physical shape back.
Talking with friends or a professional can also help to curb postpartum depression. The benefit is that the new mom can get all of the fears and feelings off her chest and find out more about what she is feeling and why she feels that way. There are other techniques that can be used at the same time as talking.
Emotional Freedom Technique is a popular choice for many people because it is not just about talking, it’s also about focusing on something else rather than the negative thoughts. This uses the tapping on different acupuncture points while a phrase is continually said. This can help many women get over their thoughts and fears and believe in themselves more.
It’s amazing how much rest and a healthy lifestyle can help with combating against postpartum depression. The benefit is that your body will feel more rejuvenated and ready to tackle the next day. Sleep deprivation can cause a big problem and make the baby blues worse; it’s worth letting dad get the baby during the night for a couple of nights in a row. Eating well will also help so stop grabbing the coffee in the morning and make a healthy breakfast with lots of fibre and protein to help add the energy for the day.
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