The Different Aspects Of Postpartum Depression And How It...

Introduction Over the course of my research paper I will be examining the different aspects of postpartum depression and how it affects their child’s developmental stages. This paper will explain how maternal depression could do harm to a child and if there are treatments available. In my paper I will explain the methods I will be using, information I found in my research, developmental theories, and my opinion on this subject and a conclusion to finish up this paper. In the first section of my paper I will explain what methods I have used to gather my information next I will conclude my research findings this section will include definitions, the stages, how it affects developmental and treatments available, moving on with my paper I†¦show more content†¦All the information I gather will help me complete my paper and give me a better insight. Research Postpartum depression is a health issue that takes a toll of a mother’s well-being, attitude, livelihood and their outlook on life. New parents of all ages can be affected from postpartum depression, a teenager who is still a kid herself or a mother of three who has never experienced this depression before. Although any new parent can be affected by postpartum depression the most common mother who is diagnosed are parent under 30, parents of young children, white women, Latina adolescent mothers, low-income women and women with little to no education, and immigrants. Mothers experience postpartum depression for many reason. Heredity, hormonal changes, biological factors and trauma are some reason why mothers experience this kind of depression. There are six different stages of maternal depression, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When postpartum depression first hit they deny that they have something wrong, they believe they do not have a mental illness, next comes along anger. Why did this happen to me? Nobody understands what I’m going through. I don’t deserve this! These statements are a few that people use they are angry with having depression and can’t seem to understand why this has happened to them. Women start to believe if they eat healthier or start exercising they will be all better, this is called The Different Aspects Of Postpartum Depression And How It... Introduction Over the course of my research paper I will be examining the different aspects of postpartum depression and how it affects their child’s developmental stages. The research compiled will explain how maternal depression could do harm to a child and if the possible treatments available. I will explain the methods I will be using, information I found in my research, developmental theories, and my opinion on this subject. In the first section of my paper I will explain what methods I have used to gather my information next I will conclude my research findings this section will include definitions, the stages, how it affects developmental and treatments available, moving on with my paper I will explain how developmental theories†¦show more content†¦(Meternal Depression Guide, n.d.) New parents of all ages can be affected from postpartum depression, a teenager who is still a kid herself or a mother of three who has never experienced this depression before. Although any new parent can be affected by postpartum depression the most common mother who is diagnosed are parents under 30, parents of young children, white women, low-income women, women with little to no education, and immigrants. Heredity, hormonal changes, biological factors and trauma are some reasons why mothers experience this kind of depression. There are six different stages of postpartum depression, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When postpartum depression first hit they deny that they have something wrong, they believe they do not have a mental illness, next comes along anger. â€Å"Why did this happen to me? Nobody understands what I’m going through. I don’t deserve this!† These statements are a few that people use when they are angry with having depression and can’t seem to understand why this has happened to them. Women start to believe if they eat healthier or start exercising they will be all better, this is called bargaining. The fourth stage is depression which is when the sadness and worthless feelings start, the fifth stage is acceptance. They accept that