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Interview with a Professional-
Lyn, Life
Coach
(more about Lyn Bailey)
Postnatal Depression (PND)
Lyn's
interview on DVD3 of the Birthing Sense birth
education series
discusses many types of depression, in
particular, Postnatal Depression -
how do we know
we have PND?
who does PND affect?
overcoming PND
and ways to avoid postnatal
depression.
Beyond Blue has also
reviewed Lyn's interview and recommend the
segment on their website.
preview
Lyn's interview here --->
Postnatal depression
occurs any time in the 12months following the
birth of your baby, and will affect over 10% of
new mums today in some degree.
Symptoms of Post Natal Depression (PND)
There are a wide variety of symptoms,
which vary from woman to woman. This can also
occur in a small number of women while they are
pregnant (otherwise known as antenatal depression).
Symptoms include:
Physical
- Sleeplessness
- Lack of energy
- Unable to do normal
housework
- Tiredness
- Exhaustion
- Changes in appetite
- Loss of libido
- Headaches
Psychological
- Anxiety
- Fear of being alone
- Inability to cope
- Feelings of
helplessness
- Inability to enjoy
motherhood
- Feelings of
inadequacy, failure as a mother
- Anger, guilt,
resentment
- Lack confidence
- Sadness, weeping
- Irrational fears about
baby or self
- Inability to
concentrate
- Forgetfulness
- Thoughts of suicide
Many new mums can have some
of these symptoms at some stage after giving
birth, although they are only transient, and
most mums can get past them in a day or two,
then go on to enjoy being a mum.
If you (or someone you know) are experiencing
any of these symptoms on an ongoing basis in
your baby's first year of life, then you need to
see your doctor or health professional to
discuss these issues.
PND is
treatable with medication, and women, once
treated, can start to enjoy motherhood as it is
meant to be enjoyed.
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