3 Easy Tips to Help You Prevent Mom Burnout
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The birth of a baby brings changes not only to the family circle but also physiological changes as the mother’s body adjusts back to a non-pregnant state. It is important for new mothers to know that it is normal to experience sadness or anxiety as their hormones adjust to the postpartum state, whether they are breastfeeding or not, especially in the first three months. Significant postpartum depression issues are generally diagnosed and treated by doctors, and new mothers may benefit from therapy as they adjust to the increased responsibilities and many changes that follow childbirth, whether this is your first or you have added another child. Therapists have been trained to validate and provide supportive assistance for new mothers, helping to ease the transitions and teach coping and self-care strategies.
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health:
Postpartum depression does not have a single cause, but likely results from a combination of physical and emotional factors. Postpartum depression does not occur because of something a mother does or does not do.
After childbirth, the levels of hormones (estrogen and progesterone) in a woman’s body quickly drop. This leads to chemical changes in her brain that may trigger mood swings. In addition, many mothers are unable to get the rest they need to fully recover from giving birth. Constant sleep deprivation can lead to physical discomfort and exhaustion, which can contribute to the symptoms of postpartum depression.
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