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Postpartum Depression: Birth
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Postpartum dysregulation of the thyroid gland has been considered as another possible cause of depression. This condition is ... linked to fatigue. The thyroid gland regulates several hormones and drops production dramatically after birth. It returns to normal functioning in three sequential stages. The first stage, which can last from 3 to 6 months, is hyperthyroidism where the thyroid goes into overdrive and results in anxiety and insomnia. The second phase is hypothyroidism where production is slowed.
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You may have postpartum depression within a few days to a few weeks after giving birth or having a miscarriage. For about 60% of women, it is your first episode of depression. While hormone changes after giving birth seem to play a part, the full causes are not known. Risk factors that increase your chances of getting postpartum depression are:
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Some women aren’t sure if the depressed feelings they experience after the birth of their child is postpartum depression or if it is actually just the baby blues. To help you distinguish between the two, here is a comparative list of symptoms.
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