Natural Remedies for Postpartum Depression
Natural Remedies for Postpartum Depression IMPORTANT: Postpartum depression is not “weakness” or a “lack of love” for the baby. It is a real medical disorder caused by massive hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, and psychosocial pressure. If you have thoughts of self-harm, thoughts of harming the baby, hallucinations, or feel your baby is “changed” or “a demon”, go IMMEDIATELY to the emergency room or call emergency services. Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency. Even without these severe symptoms, if you cry daily for more than 2 weeks, cannot sleep, cannot eat, feel no joy, feel disconnected from your baby, ask your family doctor, psychiatrist, or perinatal psychologist for help. Modern antidepressants are compatible with breastfeeding in most cases. Do not wait for it to “go away on its own”. ...