How a Mother’s Stress Causes Trauma for Children

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How a Mother’s Stress Causes Trauma for Children

Giving birth to a child is certainly one of the most important events in the life of a woman, and for most of them, it is a time of joy, happiness and fulfillment on all levels. Nonetheless, as important and beautiful as it may be, child birth may be accompanied by serious emotional, physical and psychological stress, and it is not uncommon for some women to experience a certain degree of anxiety or even depression right after the child is born. This depression or deep state of anxiety that can range anywhere from mild to severe is commonly referred to as “Postpartum depression”, and it is essential to have it treated in real-time, in order to prevent long-term consequences. Also, it is very important to distinguish the postpartum depression from the classic “baby blues”, a mild state of sadness and confusion that is very common among women who have just given birth to a baby recently.

What Are The Symptoms Of The Post Partum Depression?

Just like it happens with severe depression, the signs and symptoms of post-partum depression can grow to be very severe and they can last anywhere from a few months to a few years. During that time, the woman may feel hopeless and she may partially or totally lose interest in her baby. In rare cases, the women may even feel the desire to self-inflict wounds or to hurt their babies â€" this is why getting professional help is of utmost importance, especially since specialists that are trained in the field can be found in every hospital or clinic that specializes in child delivery.The signs and symptoms that are typically associated with postpartum depression usually start within the first year after the childbirth, and they are triggered by several different factors, from the hormonal changes that take place inside the modern’s body to the physical and the emotional changes that she is going through, right after the child birth. Stress plays a crucial role as well â€" as a matter of fact, it often happens that stress is the real trigger.

Even though post partum depression can be accompanied by a series of symptoms (from the less obvious to the most severe ones), the most common ones include sudden and uncontrollable anger, sadness, guild, lack of hope, loss of interest in hobbies or even in caring for the baby, crying, irritability, increased fatigue, insomnia, changes in the behavioral pattern and the appetite or eating habits of the mother, and so forth.It is extremely important to make the difference between baby blues, which typically lasts for one to two weeks, and post partum depression which can go on for years. Generally speaking, the classic baby blues trigger mood swings, crying, sadness and anxiety â€" symptoms that are somewhat similar to those of post partum depression, the main difference is that in case of depression, the mother experiences them at a much higher degree.

Another very serious and rare condition that is at least as serious as the postpartum depression is the postpartum psychosis, and the latter can have much severe consequences. The typical signs and symptoms include paranoia, confusion, disorientation, delusions and even deep hallucinations. If you experience these symptoms or any other symptoms associated with depression, it is crucial to get in touch with your doctor as quickly as possible, especially if the symptoms worsen or they do not go away within a couple of weeks, and they start to take your toll on your daily life and activities.

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