Perinatal Mental Health
Experience a persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness.
Nurturing Emotional Wellness Throughout Your Parenthood Journey
Are you
……… experiencing feelings of overwhelming anxiety or worry during your pregnancy or postpartum period?
……… struggling with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or a lack of interest or pleasure in activities since becoming a parent?
……… finding it difficult to adjust to the changes in your relationship or experiencing increased conflicts with your partner since having a baby?
……… having trouble bonding with your baby or feeling detached from your role as a parent?
……… haunted by traumatic experiences related to childbirth or pregnancy loss, and finding it hard to move forward emotionally?
Perinatal Mental Health Challenges
Parenthood is a remarkable and transformative experience, but it also comes with its share of challenges and uncertainties. While postpartum depression is commonly known, it’s crucial to recognize that psychological and emotional reactions during the perinatal period can vary widely, occurring at any time before or after pregnancy.
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70% of new mothers experience a mildly depressive reaction
Postpartum depression stands out as the most recognized perinatal mental health concern, yet the emotional and psychological responses to the perinatal phase can differ greatly and manifest at any point before or after pregnancy.
While experiencing a certain level of anxiety and stress during pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting is natural, excessive or persistent challenges can hinder the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle for both you and your family.
According to psychiatry.org, up to 70% of new mothers experience a mildly depressive reaction, often called “the baby blues.” The baby blues usually include symptoms of anxiety or depression that go away without treatment within a few weeks.
Crucial role in the overall well-being
Perinatal mental health plays a crucial role in the overall well-being of both parents and their newborns. During this period, hormonal fluctuations, physical changes, and the overwhelming responsibilities of caring for a new life can trigger or exacerbate mental health conditions.
Impact the child's development
Untreated perinatal mental health issues not only affect the parent’s quality of life but can also impact the child’s development and the well-being of the entire family.
The Most Common Symptoms
Antenatal anxiety or depression: It’s common for both mothers and fathers to experience mental health challenges during the mother’s pregnancy.
Postpartum anxiety or depression: Postpartum depression – that is, depression after the birth of a baby – is a particularly common perinatal mental health challenge, and it may come with or without anxiety symptoms. Anxiety symptoms can also appear on their own in the postpartum period. These conditions often persist for months or more.
“Baby Blues:” Many mothers and fathers feel some symptoms of anxiety and depression immediately after a child’s birth, but they may go away on their own in a matter of weeks, unlike postpartum depression and anxiety.
Postpartum psychosis: Postpartum psychosis is much rarer than other kinds of perinatal mental health challenges. It may include delusions, hallucinations, or otherwise disturbed thought and behavior in the period after a baby’s birth. Women who have previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia are more likely than the general population to experience postpartum psychosis.
Challenges associated with high-risk pregnancies and births: Parents dealing with high-risks pregnancies and births – such as premature births or multiple births – may experience especially high levels of stress and be more prone to perinatal mental health challenges.
Perinatal mental health deserves significant attention and support from both individuals and society as a whole. By understanding the challenges faced during this vulnerable period and seeking appropriate care, individuals can navigate the journey of parenthood with greater emotional well-being.
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