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Postpartum Depression: Feelings
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(To deal with depression, including postpartum depression,) "...follow a well-balanced diet and include a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement to ensure you are meeting your nutritional needs for all the essential nutrients. Numerous studies have shown that exercise is a very effective method for decreasing depression as it helps to improve your mood and boosts self-confidence. Find a mental health counselor who can help you get to the root of your depression and facilitate recovery." -- Dr. Andrew Weil
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There are many things you can do on your own to help ease maternity blues or postpartum depression. The most important thing to do is take a step back and allow yourself some time to adjust to your new life. Here are some other tips:
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"This study suggests that DHA may play an important role in the prevention of postpartum depression," stated Henry "Pete" Linsert, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Martek. "Moms may need DHA as much as their babies."
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Several types of medicines can help treat postpartum depression. Discuss the use of medicines with your health care provider if you are breast-feeding. Your health care provider will carefully select a medicine for you.
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In 1-2 cases out of 1000, the postpartum depression reaches severe levels, and is characterized by severe depression and suicidal ideation. In the worst cases, psychotic thinking with hallucinations, delusions and thoughts of infanticide are possible.
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If you're concerned that your partner or someone else you know is experiencing postpartum depression, it's important to encourage her to talk to her doctor and to a mental health professional. Sometimes a woman is reluctant to seek help or may not recognize her own symptoms right away.
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