During the first months after childbirth, you may feel distressed or even confused. Having your baby under your care, who needs attention 24 hours a day, can cause anxiety and even postpartum stress.
What is postpartum stress and what symptoms does it produce?
Postpartum stress is the mother’s body response after childbirth. It is caused by the changes brought by the arrival of a baby at home.
Symptoms
The signs that postpartum stress causes in the mother are the following:
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Isolation
- Loss of appetite
- Frustration and crying
How does stress affect the baby?
Newborn babies have a special connection with their mother, so they can identify the smells or voices of their parents. That is why, when a mother is under stress, the baby imitates her response and this causes an increase in the baby’s heart rate. The more stress the mother shows, the more stress the baby will have. Likewise, the mother’s symptoms can be transmitted to the baby. If the baby senses that his mother is distressed, he will show signs of distress. Therefore, it is important to relax before holding the baby.
How to fight it?
Here are some ways to help reduce or prevent postpartum stress:
- Do not neglect your nutrition
- Try to sleep
- Share responsibilities with your partner
- Do not put your life on hold
If after trying these tips the situation continues, seek professional help.
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