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The Causes Of Postpartum Depression Section-Women And Stress |
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A large number of women around the world suffer from
postpartum depression after giving birth. Many people, especially women
dealing with postpartum depression or pregnant women concerned about
developing it, wonder about the causes of postpartum depression.
However, the causes of postpartum depression are not cut-and-dry. While
there is no surefire way to prevent postpartum depression, there are
various explanations, as well as risk factors that are linked to the
causes of postpartum depression.
Many doctors
believe that postpartum depression can be triggered by major biological
and hormonal changes that occur immediately after pregnancy and
childbirth. Other possible causes of postpartum depression are
associated with risk factors. This means that some women are more likely
than others to develop postpartum depression.
You may be at
higher risk of postpartum depression if you have a personal history of
depression or if you have experienced high degree of anxiety during your
pregnancy. There are also some other risk factors that may increase your
likelihood of getting postpartum depression include age such as very
young or older mothers may be at higher risk; marital or financial
difficulties; an unplanned pregnancy; an un-supportive partner; a recent
serious lifestyle change and a family history of depression, anxiety,
abuse or addictions.
Other causes of postpartum depression seem
to be situational. A long or traumatic labor and delivery, obstetric
complications, a difficult recovery or a frustrating breastfeeding
experience, as well as insufficient sleep, lack of help from others and
no breaks from the baby can all contribute to postpartum depression.
However,
it is important to remember that there are no guaranteed causes of
postpartum depression. Women who don’t have any of the “risk factors”
can still get postpartum depression. Similarly, a woman may have a
short, uncomplicated labor, a great bonding experience with an easygoing
baby and plenty of help, yet still develop postpartum depression.
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