Post Partum Depression

Post Partum Depression
Most women expect to feel elated after their child is born. Nine months of anticipation are coming to an end. Relatives and friends have all provided their support and words of encouragement to help you pass the time of carrying the child more pleasurable and easier. Who would have thought that there is now another obstacle to overcome? But the question would remain to most new mothers what this new task would be. And the answer would quickly become visible. Post Partum Depression. According to Wikipedia, Post Partum Depression is a condition which only affects new mothers after the birthing process. This depression cycle is affecting to the mothers both physically and emotionally shortly after giving birth. There are three classifications of Post Partum Depression. Baby Blues, Post Partum Depression and Post Partum Psychosis. The first of these is “Baby Blues”. This stage is characterized by sudden mood swings, which could make the mother feel either very excited or very sad for long periods of times. With this individual case of Baby Blues, doctors tend to remain lax on prescribing prescriptions and suggesting that this case of depression be treated by a physician. The second type is Post Partum Depression. This condition can be described as being very similar to baby blues, only much of its symptoms are much more severe. This case of depression has been labeled as popping up not only after the first child, but after several child births. With this case of depression the mother has also the chance of suffering from irritability, restlessness, and also an inability to enjoy liked activities. As far as the symptoms longevity, these cases have been known to last as long as a year long. And treatment by a physician is usually warranted. To add to the list of these very complicated and unwanted cases of depression, there is another case which has the most severe mental and psychological set-backs. This case is known as Post