Postpartum depression as experienced by new moms is more common than people think, experts told Fox News Digital — and they offered smart advice for handling it.
Mayo Clinic certified midwife Julie Lamppa, APRN, shares expert advice on managing postpartum mood disorders.welcoming that precious little human being into the family
Meanwhile, 15% to 20% of women, or one in every seven, will continue to experience severe moods after the two-to-three-week postpartum period, which could be labeled asJulie Lamppa, APRN, a certified nurse midwife in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., shared insights with Fox News Digital about postpartum depression.
PPD likely occurs, said Lamppa, due to the female body’s major hormone shift, as well as the lack of sleep and the worry that comes with being a responsible parent."I cannot stress sleep enough," she said."When people get good sleep, their moods are elevated." Lamppa mentioned that other factors such as a lack of support, financial stress and breastfeeding problems can trigger PPD symptoms.Women who are experiencing PPD can help themselves first by focusing on self-care. This can includeand troubleshooting how to achieve adequate sleep, spiritual care, exercise and nutrition.
An exhausted mother sits with her sleeping baby in the car. Health professionals can prescribe medication for moms with PPD. "PPD blunted my ability to bond with my newborn — and I felt like I could make up for this by doing it all."In an interview with Fox News Digital, Scherbring shared how she started feeling more sad than happy after welcoming baby Ruth, something she didn't experience with her first daughter, Claire. The second-time mother also found it difficult to allow others to care for the new baby.
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