Depression during pregnancy is also referred to as “Antepartum Depression”. Common symptoms of depression during pregnancy are feeling restlessness, feeling sad, overwhelmed and hopeless, desire to eat all the time, avoid friends, family or relatives, severe headaches and back pain, never-ending fatigue, inability to making decisions, lack of concentration, lack of memory, feeling of worthlessness and guilty, digestion problem, problem in sleeping, and suicidal thoughts.
The possible triggers for depression during pregnancy are relationship problem, family or personal history of depression, infertility treatments, previous pregnancy loss, and any stressful life events. Treatment of depression during pregnancy should not be avoided; otherwise it can affect the health of the mother as well as the child.
Treatment of Depression during PregnancyTreatment of depression during pregnancy
Some women go to a mental health professional (such as a social worker, psychotherapist or psychiatrist) for the treatment of depression. For women with mild depression, individual or group therapy proves to be helpful. There are certain ways that can be used to cure depression during pregnancy, which include:
Psychotherapy- Psychotherapy is a process which includes interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It involves a counseling session between a psychiatrist and the patient. The main aim of psychiatrist is that he listens to the problem of the patient and then tries resolve the problem, thereby reducing the negative thoughts from the mind of the patient. It is also called “Talk therapy”.
Medication- Medication involves the use of antidepressants to reduce the effect of depression in during pregnancy. Antidepressants can be categorized into one of two groups, such as
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) – This group of drugs involves Prozac (fluoxetine), Lexapro (escitalopram), Zoloft (sertraline), Celexa (citalopram), Effexor (venlafaxine), Paxil (paroxetine) and Cymbalta (duloxetine).
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)- This group of drugs includes Elavil (amitriptyline), Tofranil (imipramine) and Pamelor (Aventyl, nortriptyline)
Before taking any antidepressant, consult your health care provider so that he can suggest the accurate dose of the medicines.
Home remedies for treatment of depression during pregnancy
Exercise- Exercise is a must to maintain the level of serotonin and decrease the cortisol levels. Exercise includes yoga and meditation.
Get adequate rest- Rest involves adequate amount of sleep which affects the body and mind’s ability to handle stress and strain. It is also important to have a regular routine during pregnancy.
Proper and healthy diet- Diet includes proper nutrition, which helps reduce mental stress. Avoid caffeine, sugar, processed carbohydrates, and artificial additives. The diet should also include green vegetables and fruits.
Acupuncture- Acupuncture is very affective for the pregnant women for reducing depression.
Omega-3 fatty acids- Omega-3 fatty acids also help to reduce the number of health issues, as it decreases the symptoms of depression. For example fish oil.
Herbal remedies- There are a number of herbal and vitamin supplements available to help reduce the symptoms of depression to a great extent. The best part is that there are no side effect associated with herbal treatment. St John’s Wort, SAM-e, and flower remedies can also be used as prescribed by the nutritionist or herbalist.
Stress management – Depression can become worse by taking stress. Pregnancy adds stress to a woman’s life. To reduce stress, it is important to recognize the main source of stress and then find an appropriate way to cope with stress. It is important to set priorities in life and let unnecessary tasks wait.
These are some treatments of depression during pregnancy. Do not leave it untreated; otherwise it can lead to serious complications.
The possible triggers for depression during pregnancy are relationship problem, family or personal history of depression, infertility treatments, previous pregnancy loss, and any stressful life events. Treatment of depression during pregnancy should not be avoided; otherwise it can affect the health of the mother as well as the child.
Treatment of Depression during PregnancyTreatment of depression during pregnancy
Some women go to a mental health professional (such as a social worker, psychotherapist or psychiatrist) for the treatment of depression. For women with mild depression, individual or group therapy proves to be helpful. There are certain ways that can be used to cure depression during pregnancy, which include:
Psychotherapy- Psychotherapy is a process which includes interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It involves a counseling session between a psychiatrist and the patient. The main aim of psychiatrist is that he listens to the problem of the patient and then tries resolve the problem, thereby reducing the negative thoughts from the mind of the patient. It is also called “Talk therapy”.
Medication- Medication involves the use of antidepressants to reduce the effect of depression in during pregnancy. Antidepressants can be categorized into one of two groups, such as
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) – This group of drugs involves Prozac (fluoxetine), Lexapro (escitalopram), Zoloft (sertraline), Celexa (citalopram), Effexor (venlafaxine), Paxil (paroxetine) and Cymbalta (duloxetine).
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)- This group of drugs includes Elavil (amitriptyline), Tofranil (imipramine) and Pamelor (Aventyl, nortriptyline)
Before taking any antidepressant, consult your health care provider so that he can suggest the accurate dose of the medicines.
Home remedies for treatment of depression during pregnancy
Exercise- Exercise is a must to maintain the level of serotonin and decrease the cortisol levels. Exercise includes yoga and meditation.
Get adequate rest- Rest involves adequate amount of sleep which affects the body and mind’s ability to handle stress and strain. It is also important to have a regular routine during pregnancy.
Proper and healthy diet- Diet includes proper nutrition, which helps reduce mental stress. Avoid caffeine, sugar, processed carbohydrates, and artificial additives. The diet should also include green vegetables and fruits.
Acupuncture- Acupuncture is very affective for the pregnant women for reducing depression.
Omega-3 fatty acids- Omega-3 fatty acids also help to reduce the number of health issues, as it decreases the symptoms of depression. For example fish oil.
Herbal remedies- There are a number of herbal and vitamin supplements available to help reduce the symptoms of depression to a great extent. The best part is that there are no side effect associated with herbal treatment. St John’s Wort, SAM-e, and flower remedies can also be used as prescribed by the nutritionist or herbalist.
Stress management – Depression can become worse by taking stress. Pregnancy adds stress to a woman’s life. To reduce stress, it is important to recognize the main source of stress and then find an appropriate way to cope with stress. It is important to set priorities in life and let unnecessary tasks wait.
These are some treatments of depression during pregnancy. Do not leave it untreated; otherwise it can lead to serious complications.
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