{"id":1168,"date":"2021-09-06T11:43:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T11:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2023-04-25T09:03:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T09:03:41","slug":"what-men-should-know-about-postpartum-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/what-men-should-know-about-postpartum-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"What Men Should Know About Postpartum Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a new baby in your life can be both a marvelous and a frightening experience. Your life is changing, and nothing is the same anymore, and it won\u2019t be. And no matter how much you\u2019ve prepared for this moment, no one can be fully prepared for things like <\/span>postpartum depression<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depression that happens after childbirth can affect anyone, and in many cases, can\u2019t be prevented. It happens to around 15% of women, it\u2019s considered a severe condition, and you should treat it with professional help.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This article is for all the new dads struggling to understand their new life circumstances. We at Trogolo Obstetrics and Gynecology care about men also and want to help them understand their partners who just gave birth. We will talk about postpartum depression and everything you need to know about it from a man\u2019s perspective and finally, what is the best way you can help.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does Postpartum Mean?\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The period of the first six weeks after childbirth is referred to as the postpartum period. It is a healing period, both physically and mentally. During this period, mothers will adjust to their new babies, bond with them, and tune in to the new way of living.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the following days after giving birth, mothers can encounter a strange feeling of baby blues. It happens to a lot of women, around 50 to 75 percent of them. Baby blues usually occurs few days after giving birth and doesn\u2019t last more than a few weeks. Throughout this time, women can feel sad, exhausted, and even anxious. But all of that is entirely normal and common, even if a lot of crying follows it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, on the other side, some women can experience postpartum depression. A condition like this is much more severe than baby blues and should be treated as soon as possible.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Postpartum Depression?\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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PPD isn\u2019t that common like baby blues, but it can happen to anyone. It is considered to be an acute condition with symptoms similar to the ones occurring during baby blues. But the signs are much more intense, and they can last for weeks or even a year.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Women experiencing postpartum depression can feel anxious, sad, exhausted, and without energy. Many also come up against the feeling of hopelessness, guilt, and unworthiness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Extreme and frequent mood swings are common, alongside intrusive thoughts. Many women also find it hard to take care of their newborn babies and themselves.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Recognize PPD in Your Wife?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

PPD can easily be confused with feeling just a little bit blue after childbirth. That\u2019s why it\u2019s not that easy to recognize symptoms of postpartum depression<\/a> in your wife.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With our help and a bit of dedication, you can do it, and with that, help your partner overcome it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone that has ever had an experience with an infant knows how it can be challenging for both parents. During the early days, postpartum sleep is draining because sleep is limited. You now have a human being that you need to care for, and you don\u2019t know how exactly. Women are struggling with their body image since their bodies now look totally different than ever before. Sex postpartum can be intimidating and confusing for both partners. And above all, the mental effort to stay on top of everything is high.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to that, some women can\u2019t efficiently deal with this stressful new situation in their lives.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Symptoms of PPD<\/b><\/h2>\n

The most reliable way to recognize PPD in your wife is to observe and notice the typical symptoms, that can be:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n