Dealing with postpartum depression

01/12/2021

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Many women experience great changes during pregnancy. It is also the time when stress and anxiety increase. According to Healthline, around 10-20% women have experienced pregnancy-related depression.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, depression worsens, as along with being worried about pregnancy, women are now exposed to endless stressful information on the numbers of COVID-19 cases and fatalities, symptoms, and birth complications.

Postpartum depression can have adverse physical and mental consequences on mothers and children alike if they are not well taken care of. Here are some activities recommended by psychologists from the Vinmec International General Hospital to help pregnant women have a joyous and cheerful spirit.

1. Take care of yourself