Giving birth in a woman’s life is undoubtedly an event that radically changes her life and way of life. Men’s memories of military service and women’s memories of birth compete head-to-head.
It will require a certain recovery period for women to return to their old healthy psychological states, from their hormone levels to the postpartum period.
When we talk about postpartum disorders, we usually think of postpartum depression.
However, various disorders such as postpartum sadness, obsessive-compulsive behavior disorder, and psychotic disorders may occur.
In studies on postpartum depression in Turkey, its incidence was found to be high, especially in rural areas. Studies conducted in Turkey have shown that the highest risk factor is familial problems. The difficulties brought by a traditional family are an important risk factor for Turkish women. Again, socio-economic inadequacies, spouse’s status and working status, insufficient education, early marriage, unplanned pregnancy, stressful events during pregnancy are among the risk factors.
Medication, psychotherapy and physical therapy are used in the treatment of postpartum depression. Of these, psychotherapy is the first-line treatment approach in the treatment of postpartum depression. Antidepressant medications are among the options for patients who have severe symptoms and refuse to receive psychotherapy.
The effects of psychological interventions through psychotherapy on postpartum depression have been positively demonstrated by many studies. At this point, interpersonal psychotherapy is seen at the forefront of studies.
