Patient's question:
My wife has been emotionally unstable since having the baby. She feels particularly fragile. Sometimes, for no apparent reason, she just cries endlessly. With the recent increase in suicide cases after childbirth, I'm very worried. How should family members take care of someone with postpartum depression?Doctor's answer:
A small number of women are prone to experiencing postpartum depression again after giving birth, mainly because after delivery, they need to breastfeed the child, which may result in poor rest and increased stress. If you want to stabilize this condition, you should first pay attention to getting enough rest and ensure sufficient deep sleep. At this time, the support of family members is the most important. Postpartum, you can appropriately divert your attention, such as watching TV.