This post is by Nsmukundan of Healthmango.
As pregnant women undergo different kinds of hormonal changes during pregnancy, depression can become an issue. Medical research has revealed that around 10% of women experience depression during their pregnancy. There are various simple natural treatments which can be practiced by every pregnant woman to avoid the complications caused by depression. If this problem is left untreated it can end up affecting both the mother’s and baby’s health.
Here are five easy, effective, natural ways to reduce your risk of depression during pregnancy.
1. Stay social
During pregnancy, some women can feel isolated from friends or family, and this can aggravate depression. It’s very important to stay in touch with friends and family, and to keep busy with activities and people who are helpful or supportive. There are various support and information groups for pregnant women, and mingling in social groups like this is a wonderful way to achieve optimism.
2. Stay stress-free
Among the contributors to depression is stress. It’s a good idea for mums-to-be to identify the actual sources of stress, and try to figure out ways to handle them—perhaps with the help of a trusted friend or counselor. As mental health is so important at the time of pregnancy, pregnant woman might also consider maintaining a distance from stress-causing people or activities.
3. Enjoy a healthy and balanced diet
A pregnant women is recommended to have a healthy and sufficient diet not only for her physical health but also for mental health. Diet can affect hormone and blood sugar levels, which can in turn impact our moods. Eating healthily is an essential element in creating a sense of well-being.
4. Enjoy physical exercise
Regular exercise not only helps a pregnant woman stay fit, but also brings lot of other benefits. Exercise has the power to improve our mood, but it also makes the body more flexible and can be a helpful preparation for the time of delivery. One need not exercise for hours together to handle stress or depression, and pregnant women can enjoy a range of exercise options. For example, prenatal yoga is considered to be highly effective exercise with various benefits for pregnant women.
5. Accessing counseling
At times these treatments may not be all that’s required to lift depression. In such cases, the woman may consider seeking professional support and help to handle their depression. Personal counseling with a professional who has an experience in depression or anger management, and conversation on a regular basis, may help relieve feelings of frustration or depression. This therapy can also help prepare the new mother for the various changes which are on the way.
Have you experienced depression during or after pregnancy? What advice can you add to help other mums?
Nsmukundan is the owner of Healthmango. In his Health Blog he covers all topics related to Health and Fitness. You can find his blog on Twitter @healthmango.
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This is an important subject and I am glad you addressed it. Women need to take care of themselves at ALL times, but especially when pregnant and after the birth.
Bernice
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Very good post for women.
Half of the work will be done, if you know the exact reason of depression.
Healthy diet will surely help a lot.
The most effective will be Yoga.
Counseling shows the way.
Thanks for your helpful thoughts.
I’m not pregnant but I’ve had trouble with depression off and on during my life. I’m going to write these 5 rules down and post them on my bathroom mirror so I have focus to get myself through what Holly Golightly called the Angry Reds.
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It is very common for pregnant women to experience depression. These advices can indeed help them to go through with such. It is just important to still feel good about themselves in spite of their conditions. Thanks for sharing this helpful information.
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