Post-Partumish

Two nights ago, my kumareng Matto texted me something about "Post-Partum Depression" and she feels that she's into it.  In short, she's having this kinda "post-partumish" tantrums hehehe.  But true… I noticed something has changed even before Matto gave birth to Izzie… if there's post-partum depression, there's also this so-called "Pre-Partum" which triggers before giving birth.

I've read about this before, some new moms even kill their babies upon seeing them.  So Jacqui, Maan and Evy, be a lil more patient in dealing with Matto… it's understandable and scientifically proven that she has to undergo with this stage…. hehehe

The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.

Many new moms experience the baby blues — a mild, short-lived depression — for a few days or weeks after childbirth. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 10 percent of new moms experience postpartum depression — a more severe form of depression that can develop within the first six months after giving birth.  For women with postpartum depression, feelings such as sadness, anxiety and restlessness can be so strong that they interfere with daily tasks. Rarely, a more extreme form of depression known as postpartum psychosis can develop.

Experiencing depression after childbirth isn't a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it's simply part of giving birth. If you're depressed, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms — and enjoy your baby.

Taken from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postpartum-depression/DS00546

Signs and Symptoms:

The signs and symptoms of depression after childbirth vary depending on the form of depression. Signs and symptoms of the baby blues — which last only a few days or weeks — may include:

• Anxiety
• Sadness
• Irritability
• Crying
• Headaches
• Exhaustion
• A sense of inadequacy

Postpartum depression may appear to be the baby blues at first — but the signs and symptoms are more intense and longer lasting, eventually interfering with your ability to function. In addition to the signs and symptoms listed above, you may experience:

• Constant fatigue
• Lack of joy in life
• A sense of emotional numbness or failure
• Withdrawal from family and friends
• Lack of concern for yourself or your baby
• Excessive concern for your baby
• Less interest in sex
• Severe mood swings
• Impaired thinking or concentration
• Insomnia

With postpartum psychosis — a rare condition that develops within the first six weeks after delivery — the signs and symptoms are even more severe. In addition to the signs and symptoms listed above, you may experience:

• Fear of harming yourself or your baby
• Confusion and disorientation
• Hallucinations and delusions
• Paranoia

Taken from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postpartum-depression/DS00546/DSECTION=2