A recent study published by American scientists shows that nearly one in five pregnant mothers will suffer from pregnancy depression to varying degrees. Some women have a cheerful personality before pregnancy, but after pregnancy they always cry and lose their temper for no reason. This is actually caused by the special physiological and psychological state during pregnancy. Depression in pregnancy is a mood disorder characterized by a chronic feeling of sadness, loss, anger, or daily frustration. Depression can be mild, moderate, or severe, and the degree to which your doctor is able to diagnose depression will affect how specific treatments are administered.
1. What are the reasons why pregnant mothers are depressed?
1. Pregnant mothers with a personal or family history of depression are more likely to suffer from depression during pregnancy.
2. Significant hormonal changes in women during pregnancy may affect changes in neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate mood.
3. It also has a certain relationship with the age, life experience, economic status, family environment, etc. of the pregnant mother.
4. If pregnancy is hard to come by, if the pregnancy is dangerous, or if you have a strong reaction during pregnancy, or if you are complicated by other diseases during pregnancy, it may also cause depression.
2. Pregnancy depression, what should pregnant mothers do?
Some pregnant mothers are too embarrassed, ashamed or guilty to tell their doctors and pretend to be happy. However, this doesn’t mean you’re not a good mom and be sure to take appropriate steps to beat pregnancy depression!
1. Chat therapy: communicate with family members or attend pregnancy classes
2. Professional psychological consultation 3. Medication 4. Self-regulation
3. Tips to keep pregnant mothers away from pregnancy depression!
1. Eat the right things to fight morning sickness
Nausea and vomiting are major causes of pain and irritation in pregnant women. Pregnant mothers can alleviate this situation by slightly adjusting their eating habits. You can change the usual three meals a day to six meals a day, and eat and drink separately to avoid irritating the sensitive gastrointestinal tract of pregnant mothers.
2. Avoid excessive weight gain
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can directly lead to postpartum obesity. Ineffective weight control during pregnancy leads to psychological stress, low self-esteem, resentment, and worry about postpartum recovery. Doctors’ advice is: It is normal for women with a normal weight before pregnancy to gain about 10-15 kilograms after pregnancy. Therefore, for the health of your own body and your baby, eating scientifically and controlling your weight during pregnancy are also good ways to make pregnant mothers happy.
3. Exercise for 30 minutes every day
Exercise can help pregnant mothers maintain a good physique and keep the body\’s metabolism active. The body will secrete pleasant substances during exercise. As long as you are not a high-risk pregnant woman, moderate exercise for about 30 minutes a day is beneficial. These include walking, swimming and pregnancy yoga. Still, doctors warn against possible\”Dangerous sports\” that can lead to falls or miscarriages. Make daily exercise a habit and you will get many unexpected benefits.
4. Help feet relax
There are many reflex areas and acupuncture points on the human body, which are prone to swelling after pregnancy. Be sure to choose a pair of comfortable shoes for yourself and do small foot relaxation exercises every day: when standing or sitting for a long time, slowly swing your feet from ankle to toe. It is most appropriate to do it 30 times. This little exercise will rejuvenate your tired legs while relaxing your veins and soothing your limbs.
5. Let the father-to-be know your needs
A common mistake couples make is always expecting the other person to guess what they are thinking. But pregnancy is an experience that expectant fathers simply can’t understand, so if you don’t tell them, there’s absolutely no way they’ll know what kind of discomfort you’re having, or understand why you suddenly have an uncontrollable craving for ice cream. In fact, expectant fathers are happy to serve pregnant mothers. The key is that you have to tell him what to do first.
6. Plan for your family’s future
During the pregnancy preparation stage or early pregnancy, work with your teacher to write down the various changes after giving birth and the new responsibilities you will have to bear on paper, and make psychological preparations and financial plans. List every difficulty, and then discuss solutions together to prevent pregnant mothers from increasing the psychological pressure during pregnancy.
7. Chat with your baby more
This is something that many pregnant mothers know and are most willing to do. Tell him or her your mood, your expectations, and your plans for the future every day. You can also hum your favorite songs, or listen to music with your baby, and talk about your feelings about the music. In this anytime, anywhere communication, you will feel connected to your baby in your womb. This will make you feel the happiness of being a mother and forget a lot of worries.
8. Communicate more with doctors, scientifically understand the childbirth process, and avoid those scary childbirth stories.
Childbirth is indeed the biggest psychological burden for pregnant mothers. Before that big moment arrives, it\’s important to become familiar with the process you\’ll be going through, and to learn and practice some techniques (such as breathing techniques) that will make you feel more comfortable when that moment arrives. Choosing formal teaching provided by the hospital, reading professional pregnancy books, understanding the real birth process, and preparing necessary supplies can help you reduce your anxiety about childbirth.
9. Buy baby supplies and prepare delivery bags