{"id":6266,"date":"2021-03-17T22:27:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T21:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/postpartum-depression\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T21:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:37:10","slug":"postpartum-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/maternity\/postpartum-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Postpartum depression"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever heard of the postpartum depression<\/strong>? After these nine months of extreme intensity, emotional ambivalence, sentimental roller coaster… BOOM! Overnight you look in the mirror and you no longer hug your belly. Now the photo has changed. It’s different.\u00a0 The mirror reflection shows you holding your baby in your arms. How you longed for this moment! This moment is so sweet, so magical, so special.<\/span><\/p>\n

But for a moment you stop to think and you notice that deep inside you there is some sadness.<\/span>“Sadness? In this wonderful moment? I shouldn’t feel like this! If this is supposed to be the most wonderful thing in the world and the best thing that’s going to happen to me in my life!”<\/span><\/em>You also feel an ounce of guilt when you are aware of these negative feelings.<\/span>“What’s wrong with me? Is it normal to feel sad after giving birth?”<\/span><\/em>Keep reading, we are going to give you the answers to your questions.<\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We call postpartum depression the low mood that occurs more severely and for a longer period of time after the birth of the baby.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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Emotional roller coaster after childbirth<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Surely you have read and heard a thousand stories about the joy, excitement and enthusiasm of motherhood. And in fact, everything you know about it is totally true. But as the saying goes very well<\/span>\u201cAll that glitters is not gold.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

After birth<\/a><\/span>are triggered<\/span>thousands of emotions that house<\/span>from the most absolute happiness to the most intense fear and melancholy<\/span><\/strong>especially in new mothers<\/strong>. In fact That melancholy is more common than you might think.<\/strong> occurring during the first days after the birth of your baby and lasting a couple of weeks.\u00a0 Here you can read more about fear in pregnancy<\/a>.<\/span> When this low mood occurs more severely and for a longer period of time, we speak of perinatal depression, which includes depression that begins during pregnancy (prenatal depression) or after childbirth (postpartum depression).<\/div>\n

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Symptoms of postpartum depression<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Like everything in this life, the signs that indicate the existence of probable postpartum depression vary in both frequency and intensity<\/strong> from one person to another. They can arise from the first month or throughout the first year.The most frequent are: continuous mood swings, intense irritability, excessive sadness and hopelessness, apathy, guilt, need for isolation, anxiety, alterations in appetite and\/or in the dream<\/a><\/span>(both by default and excess), fatigue, aches or pains…<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Postpartum symptoms and signs vary in both frequency and intensity from one woman to another.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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Is postpartum blues the same as postpartum depression?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Absolutely\u2026 NO. The feelings that we mentioned in the previous section are<\/span>common especially during the first two weeks after childbirth<\/strong>, disappearing without the need for treatment . These mild changes in mood are known as<\/span>\u201cbaby blues\u201d<\/span><\/em> either \u201cmaternity blues\u201d<\/span><\/em>and they enter into the most absolute normality<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How can you not feel tired after this tremendous life change? Up to 80% of women suffer from this phenomenon! In this case, don’t worry, it is something temporary that will happen when you least expect it.<\/span><\/p>\n

However<\/span>when these symptoms are delayed over time<\/strong>(for a month or more after giving birth),increase in intensity and even interfere with activities of daily living, we call it postpartum depression.<\/strong>. These are extreme and disabling feelings that around 15% of women suffer from and that can affect their own self-care and even the care of their baby.<\/div>\n

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How does postpartum depression affect a couple?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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If you have read previous articles you already know how pregnancy affects your partner<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0But… can you also suffer from postpartum depression? The answer is affirmative, being more likely in first-time, young parents with a history of depression .<\/span><\/strong> Your partner may also feel overwhelmed, disoriented and with a billion doubts about his change of role.. Hence you both must be patient and act as a team<\/strong> basing your relationship on basic pillars such as communication, support and affection. Here you can read more about sexual health<\/a> and sexuality in pregnancy<\/a>.<\/span>

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Postpartum depression can also be suffered by your partner. Understanding and affection at this time is essential for both parties.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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Causes of postpartum depression<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Postnatal depression can affect any mother regardless of age, culture or race. Despite<\/span>is not known exactly<\/strong>what is the cause<\/strong> of postpartum depression,there are<\/strong><\/span>multiple factors<\/strong> to take into account.<\/div>\n

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Physical changes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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In the postpartum<\/a><\/span>maybe you sit<\/strong><\/span>less attractive<\/strong>due to weight gain and especially the infinite physical changes of pregnancy<\/a>. Maybe where you once felt life growing, you now see stretch marks and a few extra pounds. And maybe you feel<\/span>guilty<\/span> for having these thoughts! Don’t worry, you are not the only one who has wanted to recover her figure after pregnancy. Give yourself time.<\/div>\n

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Hormonal changes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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During pregnancy there was an increase in hormones<\/strong> such as progesterone, serotonin, prolactin and estrogens. After childbirth,<\/span> sudden descent which can make you feel more<\/span> tired and discouraged until they stabilize again. Here you can read more about pain in childbirth<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Environmental, psychosocial and emotional changes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Being aware of your baby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is something<\/span>stressful<\/strong> <\/span>that interferes with your sleep and rest since it represents a<\/span>increase in your daily demands<\/strong>. And how do we feel when we don’t rest the right way? Exhaustion, lack of time, worries about raising the baby… greatly alter your well-being.Added to all this is the<\/span>assimilation of the role of mother<\/span><\/strong>which can cause changes in social and work relationships. And of course the<\/span>\u201cmyths about motherhood\u201dthose you face when you discover that in many cases there is a great distance between expectations and reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Other risk factors<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Having suffered a Previous depression or having a family history of depression, unwanted pregnancies, stressful life events<\/strong> During pregnancy, extreme personality traits or lack of support are factors to consider as triggers for postpartum depression.<\/div>\n
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Postpartum depression is influenced by physiological, psychological, emotional and hormonal factors.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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What to do if you feel like this?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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If you have come this far and have felt reflected in these lines, please,<\/span> don’t let it go.Pay attention to your emotional health in pregnancy<\/a><\/span>\u00a0It is as important as alleviating physical pain.Talk to your midwife or your baby’s pediatrician about how you feel<\/strong> so that they can provide you with the necessary help at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span>psychotherapy<\/strong>, more specifically the<\/span> cognitive behavioral therapy , can teach you think and use correct thought patterns while helping you manage your emotions and feelings<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lean on your partner, family and friends to help you overcome the obstacles along the way. Talking about how you feel and asking for help with both baby care and daily tasks will allow you to rest and take some time to take care of yourself. Perform physical exercise<\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0take care of yourself nutrition in pregnancy<\/a> and after childbirth<\/span>and be patient. Remember that<\/span>you are not alone<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

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At SingularMom we want to help you! The path to motherhood and motherhood itself is a fabulous yet complicated experience that requires information and demystification<\/strong> to know how to manage this important life change.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are a multidisciplinary team whose main objective is to accompany you<\/strong> during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and raising your baby, resolving all your doubts and questions. Welcome to the family!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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