Why do some women suffer from depression after giving birth to their babies?
This condition is called post partum depression or baby blues. This condition is considered to be a normal part of new motherhood—probably caused by the hormonal changes that occur following birth.
The rapid hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy and delivery can trigger depression. After giving birth, women experience a big drop in estrogen and progesterone hormone levels.
Thyroid levels may also drop, which leads to fatigue and depression. These hormone dips—along with the changes in blood pressure, immune system functioning, and metabolism that new mothers experience— all of these play a part in postpartum depression. It has been theorized that women who are more sensitive to these hormonal imbalances develop postpartum depression.
SOURCE: Mdinfo - by Roel S. Cloma RN
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