Symptoms of post-abortion depression

A baby means a lot to a mother, and losing a baby is a huge blow to her. Therefore, some women develop depression symptoms after miscarriage. When dealing with post-abortion depression, family care and guidance are very important. At the same time, food therapy also has a good effect in relieving post-abortion depression. What are the symptoms of depression? Let’s take a look at the symptoms of depression after miscarriage.

A concept

Unexpected miscarriage causes many women to suffer from post-abortion depression. The joy of becoming a mother for the first time is enough to touch every woman's heart, so the huge blow of losing a baby is enough to make them, who were originally happy, suffer from post-abortion depression.

Second performance

Emotional instability, depression, anxiety, deep self-blame, guilt, sadness, tearfulness, no interest in anything, unwillingness to go out, unwillingness to interact with others, some also show irritability, suspicion of loved ones, blaming each other, quarreling, and being easily excited. These are all manifestations of depression after miscarriage. Physiologically, dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, insomnia, abdominal pain, frequent dreams, nightmares, etc. may also occur. Cognitively, it may cause inattention, forgetfulness, and lack of confidence.

Three treatments

1: Women who suffer from depression after miscarriage need to pay extreme attention to their diet. On the one hand, it can make them feel warmth, and on the other hand (most importantly), it can regulate the endocrine system, relax the nerves, and supplement nutrition through dietary adjustments. During this period, it is best to eat more deep-sea, fatty fish, such as deep-sea squid, sea bass, cod, etc., and drink more millet porridge with water chestnuts. Special attention should be paid to the fact that when the patient eats, it is best to have someone she trusts accompany her and induce her to explain the effects of this kind of diet. Of course, this requires family members to put in enough effort and do preparatory homework in advance.

2: For women who have suffered miscarriage, family care is very important, but this care is not only reflected in daily care, but also in the spiritual aspect. As a family member, you should also understand the relevant knowledge about miscarriage in detail, know the type of miscarriage your relative has had, and explain to her the health care methods after miscarriage and the chances of health recovery. You may as well read relevant books with your relatives, gradually become the person she trusts the most, lay the foundation for her to open her heart, and help her build the confidence to start over.

3: If the patient also has symptoms of infection after miscarriage, the patient must be persuaded to actively seek treatment. The approach taken at this time cannot be instructive or preachy. The patient should be moved by emotion, but the helper should be careful not to be too sentimental. If you yourself shed tears, the result will be counterproductive and the patient will fall into self-blame and pain.

The above introduces the manifestations and treatment plans of post-abortion depression. Generally speaking, abortion will not affect mental health. Only a small number of women will suffer great pain, or develop anxiety, depression, etc. after abortion. No matter how cheerful a woman is, she will become miserable after losing her baby, so if symptoms of post-abortion depression occur, timely adjustment and treatment are necessary.