Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Depression During Pregnancy

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The senses are heightened and the smell of food causes nausea which results in frequent vomiting.Because of the discomfort caused by the nausea and vomiting, it is not uncommon for women to go into depression during the early stages of pregnancy.

Severe Depression During Pregnancy

Severe depression during pregnancy, however, can be harmful for the child that is developing within the mother’s womb, and care should be taken to avoid severe bouts of depression. When a person experiences a bout of depression, there is no interest in any activity that is undertaken. Eating habits are altered, and sometimes, irregularities in eating or unhealthy eating can cause complications in the pregnancy. Depression, during and after pregnancy, need to be handled with the utmost care. The health of both, mother and unborn child, lie in the balance during this time.

Dealing with Depression During Pregnancy

One of the best recommended methods of dealing with depression during and after pregnancy is to keep your mind occupied and off depressive thoughts.

During a pregnancy, a woman’s mind can be kept occupied by picking up a hobby, such as knitting or reading. Watching films will be of help, provided they are light films and not depressive ones. Light humor and comedy have a very positive effect on a person’s state of mind  and therefore these movie genres  would be very good options for a new mother. Chalking out plans for what you will do when your baby arrives is another way of keeping yourself occupied and preparing yourself for all the joy that is about to enter your life. After a pregnancy, a major portion of the depression that a woman feels is because of the tiredness that is caused by the nine months of being extra careful in all that she undertakes to do. The physical exhaustion caused by childbirth is also a root cause of depression after pregnancy. Post pregnancy depression, however, takes care of itself because the mother is soon occupied with nursing her baby and experiencing all the wonders that childbirth can offer.