Postpartum Depression-An Extensive Approach to Evaluation and Treatment

Abstract

For every new mother life is challenging and hard. But for some of them there is an added scuffle facing the Post-partum depression. This condition can be serious and may have deleterious effects in women and child. However, this term is often applicable to all instances of psychological suffering after the childbirth. Therefore it is important to screen and to manage Post-partum depression. Symptoms may include unhappiness, low energy levels, changing sleeping and eating pattern, anxiety, rage etc. Practising yoga and pranayama and Ayurvedic therapies can help to eliminate the disorder.

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Vandana . , Kapil .

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Vandana . , Kapil . (2019). Postpartum Depression-An Extensive Approach to Evaluation and Treatment. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 0(0), 1-7. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-437156