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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Books – Ahmed Kareem:
Some mothers following childbirth suffer from severe mood swings, which make them unable to lead their lives normally, so what is the reason behind this?
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In this regard, Dr. Menen Abdel Maqsoud, a consultant psychiatrist, said that the psychological disorders that the mother is exposed to following childbirth are due to the hormonal changes that the body is witnessing at this time.
Menen explained that the hormones estrogen and progesterone levels decrease in the body following childbirth, which leads to the mother suffering from severe mood swings, which may develop into depression.
She added that the prolactin hormone – which is responsible for stimulating the mammary glands in the breast to produce milk needed for breastfeeding – has negative effects on the mother’s psychological state, as it leads to mood swings.
She pointed out that the stress that the mother is exposed to following childbirth, because she feels the size of the responsibility she bears towards her child, is one of the factors that increase her risk of psychological disorders.
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Menen concluded her speech by recommending that mothers, following childbirth, follow the following instructions to overcome psychological disorders:
Follow a healthy and balanced diet
Get enough sleep, between 7 and 8 hours each night.
Practice meditation and relaxation exercises, such as yoga and deep breathing, to overcome stress and anxiety.
For more effective tips to overcome postpartum depression, click here.
