Peripartum mood disturbances causes
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunita Kumawat, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Peripartum mood disturbances are caused by chemical, psychological and social changes which occur after the childbirth.
Causes
Postpartum depression: drop in estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormones after the birth of the child, anxiety, lack of sleep , distorted self image :[1]
Postpartum psychosis: sleep disruptions, genetics, immune system dysregulation, family history of mental health conditions, presence of other underlying mental health conditions, extreme hormone fluctuations, thyroid gland dysfunction [2]
Postpartum blues: are caused mainly by a drop in estrogen and progesterone post delivery, decrease in thyroid hormone, sleep deprivation, not eating properly, emotional issues, anxiety about the care of the newborn and not finding time for oneself.