After pregnancy, women's emotions may change significantly due to hormonal changes in the body. In addition, sudden changes in postpartum status and continuous changes in endocrine system may trigger postpartum depression. Moreover, women with second children are more likely to suffer from postpartum depression. Therefore, timely detection and early treatment are crucial. So, what are the symptoms of postpartum depression in second children?
When postpartum depression occurs, women's emotions become low and depressed, with mental anxiety, restlessness, or dullness. They feel lethargic all day long and may feel tired, losing interest in almost everything. They may shed tears or even cry over small things, or experience inappropriate self blame or inferiority, lack of confidence, changes in appetite leading to weight gain or loss, insomnia or oversleeping, and in severe cases, may have repeated suicide attempts.
How to prevent postpartum depression for women with two children? Firstly, they should learn to self regulate and not set too high expectations for themselves. When they feel emotional problems, they should confide in their husband, family, or friends, or seek help from professional psychologists. After childbirth, in addition to taking care of the baby, they should find things that they are interested in or can relax, such as reading, listening to music, doing crafts, etc., which can release emotions and avoid the occurrence of postpartum depression.
In addition, women with a second child should adhere to a healthy and regular diet as well as appropriate exercise after giving birth. Women with a second child are mostly elderly pregnant women who have slow physical recovery after childbirth, and the feeling of inferiority due to body shape deviation is one of the factors that trigger postpartum depression. Therefore, good dietary habits and moderate exercise after childbirth can help women recover their postpartum body shape and reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
