PARENTS
Postpartum Depression: The Top Triggers
Advice for new moms to fight PPD.
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Dr. Harvey Karp
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I waited to become a mother until I was 37, and I felt totally ready and excited. That’s why I was so disappointed in myself when, a few weeks after my beautiful baby was born, I felt more fear and agitation than excitement. I felt inadequate, like an imposter.” - Loretta, on postpartum depression
Studies show 15-40% of all new moms develop postpartum depression. That makes PPD a national epidemic!
Some aspects of the condition may surprise you:
Most moms get just a mild case of the “baby blues,” but others become deeply depressed (and a few even develop psychosis). Being exhausted and hearing your baby’s screams may trigger a flood of painful memories (like being yelled at in anger or ridiculed). And it’s not uncommon for old feelings of shame and rage to burst back to the surface during this time. If you are feeling overwhelmed and think you might be depressed, don’t hesitate call your doctor.
The best ways to keep PPD at bay? Address the 3 biggest triggers:
A cool thing? The 5 S’s work on all 3 triggers directly: They calm a baby’s cries, help parents get more sleep and can be just the thing to engage an unsupportive spouse.Never forget that you need help—and deserve it! Ask a neighbor or friend to pick up dry-cleaning or walk the dog so you have less on your plate. Use technology…like Happiest Baby’s SNOO Smart Sleeper to give your whole family more rest. Hire a nanny, doula or night nurse for support around the house. Bottom line: Do what feels right to you, but don’t brave it alone. You need it—and deserve it!
Descargo de responsabilidad: La información en nuestro sitio NO es un consejo médico para ninguna persona o condición específica. Solo se proporciona como información general. Si tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación médica sobre su hijo o sobre usted mismo, por favor contacte a su proveedor de salud. La leche materna es la mejor fuente de nutrición para los bebés. Es importante que, en preparación para la lactancia y durante la misma, las madres lleven una dieta saludable y equilibrada. La combinación de lactancia materna y alimentación con biberón en las primeras semanas de vida puede reducir la producción de leche materna y es difícil revertir la decisión de no amamantar. Si decide utilizar fórmula infantil, debe seguir las instrucciones cuidadosamente.
