It has been noted that after delivery there is a drop in estrogen and progesterone. Both have been linked to irritability, mood changes, or depression.
Nutrient deficit
There is still no conclusive information on this subject, but the deficiency of some has been associated with postpartum depression: Vitamin D, iron, B vitamins, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.
Social Factors:
Lack of family support.
Bad relationship with the partner.
Cultural pressure to be a good mother.
Teenage or unwanted pregnancy.
Physical changes and self-image.
Lack of time for herself.
Loss of autonomy.
Economic, housing and/or work problems.
Postponement of personal and professional life.
Postpartum depression is a disease, and as such, it can be treated by addressing the causes that can cause it.
This disease is mainly characterized by permanent alteration of the mother's mental state after birth of your son.
Broadly speaking, postpartum depression can cause 5 disorders, which are key to identifying it and seeking professional help:
Loss of appetite or uncontrolled food intake, both with visible weight changes
Trouble falling asleep or sleeping too much
Loss of energy or difficulty focusing on everyday tasks In addition, lack of interest in carrying out activities.
Feeling irritable, isolated, withdrawn, anxious, guilty, worthless, afraid, and having thoughts about death or suicide
Difficulty creating an emotional bond with the baby and persistent doubts about the ability to care for the baby
Biological factors: hormones and nutrients that have been identified as causes of postpartum depression.
Hormones
Hormones have been associated with changes in mood.
For example, endorphins are known as the happiness hormone.
With regard to postpartum depression, it has been noted that after giving birth, there is a “drop” in hormones.
The most notable are estrogen and progesterone.
Both hormones have been associated as causes of postpartum depression.
Low levels of these hormones have been linked to irritability, mood changes, or depression.
Nutrients.
Although there is still no conclusive information in this regard, the deficit of some nutrients has been associated with postpartum depression.
These include, for example:
Vitamin D.
Low iron levels and/or anemia
Group B vitamins
Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
This is indicated by information published by Federation-Matronas.org, where they analyzed various studies to find associations.
Psychosocial factors that have been identified as causes of postpartum depression.
Historically, it has been discussed whether depression is due only to biological factors or, also, to the environment.
But beyond that discussion, several factors have been associated as causes of postpartum depression, such as:
Lack of family support.
Bad relationship with the partner.
Cultural pressure to be a good mother.
Teenage or unwanted pregnancy.
Physical changes and self-image.
Lack of time for herself.
Loss of autonomy.
Economic, housing and/or work problems.
Postponement of professional and personal life.
The most important thing is to seek professional help.
Postpartum depression is an illness and can be treated with the help of doctors, psychiatrists, and/or psychologists.
This can prevent the mother's and her child's health from being put at risk.
If you're a family member, friend, or close friend and you see symptoms of postpartum depression, offer your support and help.
This information is for reference; consider it as informational guidance, not as a medical consultation.
