childbirth process could actually lead to trauma
He was also bleeding and lost two pints of blood because the placenta the fetus can not be issued. Luckily Oliber born in good health, weighing about 3.6 kg.
He must stay in hospital for a week for treatment. But a few weeks after delivery she often feel anxious, afraid of dying and having a panic attack. By doctors she was diagnosed with PTSD.
PTSD usually occurs after a person experiencing or witnessing severe trauma that threatens the physical and soul. Usually associated with people who survived the disaster or war. But PTSD is caused by childbirth are very rare.
In the UK estimated 50,000 mothers give birth out each year suffer from PTSD, but many are not diagnosed. The latest research results mentioned PTSD may increase because one third of new mothers said labor "creepy".
"The new mother was worried about their lives or their babies," said Professor Debra Creedy, a psychologist from Australia who mensurvai 1000 new mothers. "Trauma can affect the length of postpartum women," she said.
Although PTSD pasaca delivery with postpartum depression are similar but in fact it is a different condition. Symptoms of postpartum depression with depressive illness. In severe cases the mother could harm her baby or being obsessive on the health of her baby.
Meanwhile, in post-traumatic stress, usually the patient will experience panic attacks, nightmares, experiencing flashbacks, as well as sadness.
Maureen Treadwell, founder of the Birth Trauma Association believes the number of women who suffer from PTSD continue to rise. One of the triggers is the social and physical stress on the expectant mother.
"Studies show that babies born at this time the greater, resulting in the difficulty of the delivery process. The mother is also getting fatter, so the risk of suffering from complications of childbirth are rising," said Treadwell.
He added that obesity also at higher risk for diabetes could increase the risk of complications.
Another triggering factor is maternal age according to Treadwell. "Most women are now choosing to become mothers at a mature age when life is settled," he said.
Unrealistic expectations, like every mother can certainly take care of her baby or be re-trim in a short time, can also cause its own pressure and trigger emotional disorders.
Untreated emotional disorders can precipitate a long and disturbing relationships with others. "They can become irritable and anxious without knowing the cause," said Dr. Susan Ayers, a psychologist.
PTSD will also interfere with parenting mother of his son. "Some mothers become over-protective and anxiety disorder in children. There is also a mother who says do not have any feelings on his son," Ayers said.
Babies who are exposed to high amounts of stress hormones while in the womb will usually have aggressive or anxious behavior.
In research published in the journal Psychological Health, Ayers said the women who received little support from health personnel during and after childbirth at higher risk for PTSD, especially if the birth weight.
Most women who suffer from PTSD do not need the treatment for this condition will improve itself. But if PTSD symptoms interfere with daily life, then the doctor will provide appropriate therapy, such as counseling.
