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07.09.2022 - 14:49 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Having a baby is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences a woman can face.
Alongside monumental hormonal changes, lack of sleep, routine and connection with loved ones are just some of the challenges of caring for a newborn.
However, many of the expected emotional and lifestyle changes involved in new motherhood can be a sign of something more serious.
Postnatal depression (PND) is a common type of depressive illness that affects up to one in 10 mothers, although it can affect fathers and partners too.
While it can often be mistaken for the 'Baby Blues', which should not last long, one doctor wants people to be aware that PND is not to be taken lightly.
Dr Sameer Sanghvi, a practicing GP and clinical technology lead at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, explained: “The so-called ‘Baby Blues’ which can involve feeling irritable, anxious and tearful are common amongst women with newborns and shouldn’t last more than two weeks.
"But some women are affected by more severe and long-lasting low mood issues. To make things difficult, many of the symptoms of PND are emotions you would expect to experience when looking after a young baby."
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