Symptoms of postpartum depression

Many women have some adverse conditions after giving birth, which are also very harmful to women's health. Therefore, when these conditions occur, they should be paid attention to and improved in time, otherwise the body will become more problematic. Postpartum depression is very common, especially for women because of their own body shape and psychological imbalance. What are the manifestations of postpartum depression?

Many people don’t know much about the symptoms of postpartum depression. The following is a detailed introduction so that when women experience such symptoms after childbirth, they can take timely measures to improve their problems.

Symptoms of postpartum depression:

According to the definition of PPD, it includes all depressions that occur within 1 year after delivery, but most PPD occurs within the first 3 months after delivery. The main symptoms of PPD are low mood, tears and unexplained sadness, but symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, fear and panic are also common in mothers with depression. Lack of motivation and boredom are also important related symptoms. The active nervous system symptoms of PPD include loss of appetite, weight loss, early sleep, tiredness and weakness, and constipation. In terms of cognition, PPD can cause inattention, forgetfulness and lack of confidence. In more severe cases, there may also be reduced self-esteem, disappointment and a sense of uselessness. In such cases, they should be asked whether they have attempted suicide.

The main manifestation is depression, which usually occurs 2 weeks after delivery and becomes obvious 4 to 6 weeks after delivery.

Through the above introduction, we have some understanding of the manifestations of postpartum depression. When encountering such a situation, we must also be careful not to treat it arbitrarily. This will not help improve women's problems at all. In addition, incorrect treatment methods will also cause harm to human health. This is something we must pay attention to.