Sport, an Effective Way to Reduce Postpartum Depression Risk

Sports, Effective Ways to Reduce Postpartum Depression Risk

Sport, an Effective Way to Reduce Postpartum Depression Risk

Dream - The physical, psychological, and hormonal changes experienced by a mother during pregnancy and childbirth are very drastic. The mother will also breastfeed the baby for about 2 years and hormones will undergo fluctuations again.

Life will also change significantly from before. Adjustments need to be made, and sometimes they do not go well. One of the risks that mothers face after giving birth is Postpartum Depression or postnatal depression.

This condition often occurs within the first 6 weeks after giving birth and can be experienced by one in eight mothers. Symptoms that may arise include a reluctance to be close to the baby, feeling empty, despairing, and lacking enthusiasm for activities. If experiencing this condition, it is advisable for the mother to seek help, to consult with a doctor or psychiatrist. There are many ways that can be done to reduce the risk of postpartum depression. One of them is exercising. Research shows that exercise can also be an effective way to overcome postpartum depression.

Sports as the Best Method

The following is the translation of the 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The results of the latest study conducted by the China Geological University highlight the importance of exercise in overcoming and even preventing postpartum depression. According to this research, exercise not only helps reduce postpartum depression symptoms but also plays a significant role."

"Sport is considered a safe, accessible strategy and an important part of care and counseling during the perinatal period to support the health of mothers and babies," said Family Doctor, Dr. Libby Wetterer.

This opinion is supported by Dr. Alan Lindemann, a specialist in Obstetrics, who explains that physical activity can activate endorphins in the brain, improve mood, and over time, this can form new neural connections that support better brain function, resulting in a positive impact on happiness.

"Aerobic exercise improves blood circulation, provides more oxygen to the muscles, and enhances the performance of the respiratory system to support intense physical activity," said Dr. Lindermann.

"Prevention"

A study from Chinese University emphasizes that sports not only serve as a treatment but also as a preventive measure against postpartum depression. New understanding of this condition shows that postpartum depression can develop during pregnancy. The main findings indicate that exercise as a preventive measure has a greater impact on maternal mental health.

Apart from having health benefits, this study also explains that certain parts of exercising can help reduce or prevent postpartum depression symptoms. For example, frequent social interaction during exercise. Furthermore, exercising in water before giving birth can also reduce the risk of postpartum depression.

Dr. Lindemann and Dr. Wetterer agree that exercising can be a useful step, both before and after giving birth. Report by Amanda Syavira / Source: ParentsDream.co.id is available on WhatsApp Channel, follow to find out the latest information on this link https:\/\/bit.ly\/DreamcoidWAChannel

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