Re: Postpartum Depression/Anxiety

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Help at home, more sleep, eat better, support at home, and counselling and medication if necessaray.

>When does a woman feel back to normal (i.e. 'herself') after giving
>birth? Can it take several months?

Everyone's different. Hard to say.

>Are hormonal fluctuations always to blame?

Sometimes. It may also be secondary to unrrealized expectations that may require counselling (I've had patients with that).

>Or is it due to the characteristics of the baby (e.g. a demanding baby)?

Abso-friggin-lutely!

>In my case, I had a really tough labour. I gave birth 34 hours after
>entering the hospital. My water broke at home and when I got to the
>hospital the progress was very slow and I had to be induced with
>oxytocin when I was in the hospital. Also my pushing stage lasted 3
>hours (maybe due to the epidural) and I felt horrible and oblivious to
>my surroundings for most of it. So, can postpartum emotional
>difficulties start with an unexpectedly tough labour?

Yep.

>Thank you for your help.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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