Pregnancy is a very delicate stage of a woman's life. This is why people are always cautious of pregnant women. Giving birth to a child is not an easy process too. The truth is that not every woman has a smooth delivery. Some women encounter complications and these could even be more emotional than physical.
One of these complications is postpartum depression. It is a medical condition in which the woman suffers serious anxiety and sadness after giving birth to her child. It is a serious condition and it can lead to severe consequences if care is not taken. The following are some of the consequences of postpartum depression:
1. The baby experiences detachment from its mother:
Many women going through postpartum detachment do not want to have anything to do with their baby. They will refuse to carry, feed or even acknowledge that they just gave birth to a baby. If the mother has this condition because she is unable to cater for the child, she might start thinking of abandoning the child or giving it away to an orphanage.
2. The marriage might face challenges:
Some new mothers take their condition out on their spouses. Indirectly, they blame their husbands for putting them through such conditions. This might lead to serious issues between them. In the worst-case scenario, they would tilt towards divorce.
3. The mother's mental health is at stake:
Some women may temporarily be destabilized because of this condition. This is why care needs to be taken, if not, it might get worse than anyone can imagine.
One interesting thing about postpartum depression is that it does not only happens to the new mother. Even the father of the baby can experience it, especially if he witnessed the birth process of the baby. The best solution to this condition is to seek medical help so that one wouldn't make regrettable decisions.
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Source: mayoclinic.org
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