Postnatal Bliss (1/3 oz)

Up to 25% women experience sadness or depression aftergiving birth. It is believed that hormonal changes affect the mood in some women more than others, but studies report hormonal treatment has not helped postpartum. Many women recover because of a support group or counseling or just getting good sleep. Sleep deprivation and mothers with challenging children seem to be the most at risk. Baby Blues are a mild and transitory moodiness suffered by up to 80% of postnatal women(and in some cases fathers). Symptoms typically last from a few hours to several days, and include tearfulness, irritability,sleeplessness, impairment of concentration, feelings of isolation and headache. The maternity blues are not the same thing as postpartum depression, nor are they a precursor to postpartum depression. There are some factors that can lead to depression: Formula feeding rather than breast feeding , A history of depression, Cigarette smoking, Low self esteem, Childcare stress, Prenatal depression during pregnancy, Prenatal anxiety, Life stress, Low social support , Poor marital relationship, Infant temperament problems such as colic, Single parent, Low socioeconomic status, Unplanned/unwanted pregnancy.