A new study examines how women cope after birth and their risk of postpartum depression.
Researchers have long known that birth pain can increase the risk of postpartum depression in women.
So far, however, research has focused primarily on the pain that women experience during childbirth and childbirth. But a new study suggests that the pain that followed may be even greater.
Postnatal pain instead of birth can significantly contribute to postpartum depression, according to a new study presented at Anesthesiology Annual Meeting 2018.
Researchers have long known that birth pain can increase the risk of postpartum depression in women.
So far, however, research has focused primarily on the pain that women experience during childbirth and childbirth. But a new study suggests that the pain that followed may be even greater.
Postnatal pain instead of birth can significantly contribute to postpartum depression, according to a new study presented at Anesthesiology Annual Meeting 2018.
The more pain after birth, the greater the risk of postpartum depression
To measure the impact of postpartum birth on new mothers, researchers at Brigham and Boston Women's Hospital were studying analgesic results for 4,327 women from birth to birth to hospital discharge.
The participants were first-time mothers who delivered a child to a vaginal or caesarean section known as the C-section.
The research team then compared the results of pain with the results of large-scale postnatal depression in Edinburgh mothers one week after birth.
Those who had a higher post-natal outcome were more likely to suffer depression after birth. Those who have suffered postnatal depression have had more complaints of pain during recovery and required more pain relief medications.
In addition, women who had a cesarean section were more prone to postpartum depression and had more reports of inadequate pain control.
Researchers also found that women who are overweight or have a history of depression or anxiety are more likely to develop postpartum depression and those whose babies are born smaller and have lower Apgar results. This is a measurement system used to assess the health of newborns one and five minutes after birth.
Postpartum depression can have long lasting effects
It is perfectly normal to experience some degree of "baby blues" - a mixture of anxiety, loneliness and lethargy that new mothers often experience after birth. But if negative feelings persist or worsen, it may be that this may be postpartum depression.
The effect of up to 1 in 7 women, postpartum depression is a very mood disorder that causes excessive irritability, guilt and futility, indifference in the baby, and difficulty concentrating, according to the American Psychological Association.
If not treated, postpartum depression may take a lot of time for mother and baby.
"New mothers who struggle with depression often feel they are not worthy to be mother because they feel sad and disappointed at a time when they" feel "excited, happy and celebrate the birth of the baby," says Dr. Myra Mendes, a licensed psychotherapist at the Center for Child Development and the Family Center of Providence Saint John in Santa Monica, California.
Postpartum depression can reduce the rate of breastfeeding and interrupt the relationship with the baby. In addition, children whose mothers had postpartum depression are more likely to develop mental health problems later in life, such as ADHD and autism, suggest previous research.
According to Mendes, the phase of attachment or association of the child's life is a critical period of development and socio-emotional regulation. After birth, depression can interfere with the ability of the mother to care for and nurture her baby, and thus prevent the development of the baby at that time.
"Depression limits the mother's ability to show reciprocity with her baby, and vice versa, and interaction is disturbed and secure affection is compromised," Mendez said.
Pain after birth comes in all forms and forms
Pain after birth can be extremely exhausting for many women.
The length and severity vary from woman to woman. While some people may experience spasms and constipation, others may have agonizing caesarean or vaginal soreness.
Since pain recovery can be severe and persistent for some, many health experts are not surprised that post-natal pain
