Today, April 7, World Health Day, the theme of the campaign is “Facing Depression Together, Promoting Mental Health”, focusing on popularizing mental health knowledge among the general public, advocating the community to treat people with depression and other mental illnesses with equal care and concern, and guiding the public to understand psychological and behavioral problems and mental illnesses scientifically, and to seek professional help correctly. Enhance the community’s understanding of and attention to depression, and increase the public’s knowledge of mental health and mental health services. Postpartum Depression According to statistics, 60%-70% of mothers will experience a period of “baby syndrome” with the birth of their children, i.e. postpartum depression. What is postpartum depression? Due to hormonal changes in the body, excessive fear and panic caused by the birth process, as well as postpartum fatigue, the stress of caring for the baby, lack of sleep, coupled with the pain of breastfeeding, as well as a rapid change in roles and habits, mothers feel frustrated and helpless psychological changes. Postpartum depression usually develops within six weeks, and the duration of depression varies from 3-6 months, or 1-2 years, and in severe cases it is even a lifelong condition that requires long-term treatment. Postpartum depression leads to a 15-25% mortality rate from suicide, while having a second child has a 20-30% recurrence rate. Some what specific manifestations Most mothers with postpartum depression will have extremely unstable moods, such as inexplicable crying, low mood, and overwhelm. About 10%-15% of new mothers show particularly strong, in fact, this is the performance of postpartum depression. 1, the third day of depression Mostly in the first pregnancy of new mothers, often in childbirth within three days of the onset of milder symptoms, mainly manifested in mood depression, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, inattention, continued for a few days after the symptoms can be relieved on their own. 2, endogenous depression often in the delivery of 2 weeks after the onset, manifested as agitation, low mood, anxiety, helplessness, hopelessness, guilt, worried about their own baby can not live; serious cases will worry about the baby in the world suffer and appear to hurt the baby’s behavior. 3, neurotic depression Most of these new mothers have a past medical history, after childbirth, the original bad mood aggravation, physical discomfort, emotional instability, easy to lose their temper, sleep disturbances. Postpartum depression how to do 1, mothers should first learn to self-adjustment, self-restraint, to establish the confidence of nursing the baby, and try to find happiness from the lovely baby. 2, as much as possible to rest, eat more fruits and vegetables, do not eat too much chocolate and sweets, eat small meals, physical health can make the mood stable. 3.Activity as much as possible, such as walking, do easier housework, but avoid heavy physical exercise. 4.Don’t worry too much, you should learn to take it easy. Don’t force yourself to do things you don’t want to do or that may upset you. 5.Tell your husband about your feelings and thoughts so that he can share them with you and share them with you. In this way you will gradually regain your confidence, enhance your physical strength and face life happily. In addition to first learn to regulate yourself and have a strong heart, but also inseparable from the family’s understanding and support Warm Tips: Breastfeeding process of milk secretion when the oxytocin will give you a sense of pleasure! New mothers: the life of having a baby has just begun, inexplicable anxiety and loss is just a mischievous hormone at play! How many people in life have scars that you can’t see underneath their glamorous exteriors? The baby is only happy when the mom is happy! May you be a happy mommy! In the process of nurturing your child’s growth, to experience and feel the joy of growing up with your baby! All mommy has to do is enjoy the changes and cheer herself up!