Treatment of Postpartum Depression
Baby blues generally resolves within a span of about a week or 10 days following delivery. Support from family and friends may help in faster recovery. Postpartum depression may be relieved with the help of treatment modalities such as counseling and medications. Support from the doctor and counseling are usually associated with a cure in most of the cases. Some women may be required to take certain antidepressant medications as advised by the doctor. It should be noted that this is a condition that can be resolved with the help of proper support.
It can be prevented by following simple steps like talking to someone close about one’s feelings, getting people who can help out with the house chores or that of the baby, reading, exercising or meditating during free times, accepting that parenting is challenging and trying to cope with the changes.1
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 22, 2012