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Postnatal Depression: The Dark Side Of Motherhood
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Postnatal Depression: The Dark Side Of Motherhood

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Loneliness, constant anxiety, fear for the child, loss of interest for life, ideas about self-destruction, despondency and irritability are signs of PND (postnatal depression). At the same time the woman feels guilty in front of the child which makes her think of herself as a bad mother. According to statistics, between 5 and 7 out of every 10 women suffer from some level of depression after giving birth.

Most mothers are afraid to admit to themselves, let alone to other people that their child is a source of unpleasant emotional stress. If a woman can’t manage her new condition and isn’t getting the support she needs from people close to her, it’s highly probable that the burdensome condition will worsen and last for months, even years.

The mother’s state is passed on to her baby. Instead of warmth and tenderness, he or she receives from the person closest a sense of alarm, uncertainty and sorrow. Researchers emphasise that a mother’s depression can cause problems with the child, beginning with development, sleep patterns, behaviour and even leading to certain mental disorders, in particular a tendency towards depression. These children are more troubled, lonely, less sure of their mother’s love and therefore of themselves.

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    Postnatal depression is suffered by a mother following childbirth, typically arising from the combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue

    Loneliness, constant anxiety, fear for the child, loss of interest for life, ideas about self-destruction are signs of PND

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    At the same time a woman feels guilty in front of the child which makes her think of herself as a bad mother

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    According to statistics, between 5-7 out of every 10 women suffer from some level of depression after giving birth

    Most mothers are afraid to admit to themselves, let alone to other people, that their child is a source of unpleasant emotional stress

    If a woman can’t manage her new condition and doesn’t get the support she needs, it might get worse and last for months, even years

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    The mother’s state is passed on to her baby. Instead of warmth and tenderness, he/she receives a sense of alarm, uncertainty and sorrow

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    This can cause problems with the child, beginning with development, sleep patterns, behaviour and even leading to certain mental disorders

    These children are more troubled, lonely, less sure of their mother’s love and therefore of themselves

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    Tony Mascareรฑas
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think is a hormonal disorder. Not lack of love. Its like fear to fail or not be a perfect mom.

    Eveline van Nellen
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great way to make a poor mom who suffers from pnd feel even worse about herself. A little text about how to get treaded for it maybe be more helpfull then the last to paragraphs

    Iapetos
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you very much! I think every mother should experience the help of her family and friends as well as possible so that she can relax and recover.

    Dorothy Adamiecki
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One would have to look at the new mother's circumstances. Did she just break up with the father of the child? Was there a death in the family? Not everything is cut and dry. Some things are very understandable and not directed towards the baby but going through a grieving or break up. Some might just be inexperienced and need reassurance. Just a different perspective on things.

    Tahlita Van Der Berg
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    8 years ago

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    This is why abortion should not be illegal. If a woman does not want a baby and is forced to carry it... sad things like this happen

    Kristi Zoebelein
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy c**p that is the wrong thing to take away from this article. Postpartum Depression is not caused by being forced to carry an unwanted baby. Postpartum Depression, just like regular Clinical Depression is not the fault of the person who suffers from it. Please, please, please read up on this and do not continue to spread misinformation.

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    Tony Mascareรฑas
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think is a hormonal disorder. Not lack of love. Its like fear to fail or not be a perfect mom.

    Eveline van Nellen
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great way to make a poor mom who suffers from pnd feel even worse about herself. A little text about how to get treaded for it maybe be more helpfull then the last to paragraphs

    Iapetos
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you very much! I think every mother should experience the help of her family and friends as well as possible so that she can relax and recover.

    Dorothy Adamiecki
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One would have to look at the new mother's circumstances. Did she just break up with the father of the child? Was there a death in the family? Not everything is cut and dry. Some things are very understandable and not directed towards the baby but going through a grieving or break up. Some might just be inexperienced and need reassurance. Just a different perspective on things.

    Tahlita Van Der Berg
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    This is why abortion should not be illegal. If a woman does not want a baby and is forced to carry it... sad things like this happen

    Kristi Zoebelein
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy c**p that is the wrong thing to take away from this article. Postpartum Depression is not caused by being forced to carry an unwanted baby. Postpartum Depression, just like regular Clinical Depression is not the fault of the person who suffers from it. Please, please, please read up on this and do not continue to spread misinformation.

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