Will a depressed mother affect her baby's development during pregnancy? What is efffect of depression on baby and mother and pregnancy? and how to overcome it?
Depression during pregnancy can cause the mother to neglect herself in terms of eating and sleeping properly and seeing her doctor regularly, which will therefore affect the baby. Depression may also interfere with the emotional bonding between mother and child, and predisposes to postpartum depression as well. If you feel overwhelmed, make sure you discuss your concerns with your doctor. Talk to your partner, family and friends. Yoga classes are of great benefit too. If all these don't help, you are advised to consult a psychologist who can help you develop coping mechanisms.
You have to know that 20% of women get depressed during pregnancy, Symptoms are generally of less severity than those observed with post-partum mood disorders. Effects to be expected on the baby or the mother depend on many factors including :
• Severity of depression.
• Medications used.
• Socioeconomic status.
• Family support.
• Life events.
To overcome the hazards of pregnancy in depression, you have to consult your psychiatrist before conception and address with him the possible risks before taking the final decision of getting pregnant or not.
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