What is post partum depression?
Over the past few years there have been references to the phrase post partum depression in the United States. The term post partum depression has come up in a trial case where a mother killed her own child. In that situation the question was posed suggesting that post partum depression could have played a role in the mother's action. Brooke shields, a notable celebrity spoke out saying that she had suffered from post partum depression.
How can a mother really know if she has post partum depression though? I ask this question because as I look at the symptoms post partum depression they parallel what the majority of mothers might deem the normal after effects of a pregnancy. In a recent article that I read about post partum depression some of the symptoms that were listed as being associated with post partum depression were sleeping problems, mood swings, and fatigue. I wonder if all mothers experience these emotions at some level after they have given birth.
The other thing is this... it appears like there is not a root cause that has been associated with post partum depression. In other words, what causes post partum depression? Are there any blogging moms out there who have experienced this disease? If so, share your experiences here, maybe you can shed some more light on the subject for someone else who has questions about post partum depression...
Personally, I think it strange to prescribe medication to a disease when you are not exactly sure what the root cause of the disease is... that's my opinion though. Any other thoughts...???