By Ritika Potnis:
Pregnancy is portrayed as one of the happiest times of a woman’s life, but for some, it is heavily characterized by stress and anxiety. Current Studies show that 4%-20% pregnant women face depression worldwide.
Depression is a mood disorder, distinguished by loss of interest, guilt, low self-esteem and negative thoughts. [envoke_twitter_link]In India, 16% women face depression during the gestation period[/envoke_twitter_link]. Reports from Indian hospitals suggest that in the past two decades such cases have risen drastically.
It is tough to identify depression as in most cases the mood swings, cravings or lack of cravings is taken as a positive sign of a healthy pregnancy. But if unchecked a mother’s gestational depression can harm the baby and the mother.
World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2020, Depressive disorders will be the second leading cause of global disorders. Therefore, it is important to correctly identify the condition and get immediate help for a healthy mother and baby.
If you are pregnant or know anybody who is expecting, make sure you keep them away from the blues by following simple measures given below.
From Visually.