Mental health problems during pregnancy are more common than you think
For many women, pregnancy can be an isolating experience. The first trimester is generally shrouded in secrecy, then even once your friends and family know you’re expecting, there’s no helping the fact that you go through major hormonal, emotional and physical changes all by yourself. Struggling with a mental health issue on top of these changes can make you feel even more alone, but it’s important to know that you’re not: A new study says one in four women have mental health problems during pregnancy.
The study, which was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry and funded by the National Institute for Health Research, looked at 545 pregnant women in the U.K. and found that 27 percent suffered from mental health disorders. Among them, 15 percent had anxiety, 11 percent suffered from depression, two percent were dealing with eating disorders and two percent had obsessive compulsive disorder. A very small percentage also had post-traumatic stress disorder or bipolar disorder. Though pregnancy is considered a joyful time of life, the truth is that it can increase the risk for some mental health issues. For instance, eating disorders can be triggered by the changes in your body. And if you’re regularly a worrier, you might find anxiety reaches new heights when you’re expecting. According to the Canadian Paediatric Society, though six percent of women will experience depression at some point in their lives, the risk rises to 10 percent...
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