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The study also showed that women who refused anesthesia during childbirth were more likely to suffer from postpartum depression. The authors of the study reported that this may be due to the fact that pain during childbirth had a traumatic effect on the psyche of the woman.

"We wanted to find out if there are certain factors that can hypothetically be avoided and that affect the risk of developing postpartum depression. As a result, we managed to find out that anesthesia has a positive effect on the mental health of women after childbirth," says the author of the study Zhi Zhou, professor of medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.

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Scientists also found a link between excess weight and an increased risk of postpartum depression.

We managed to find out that women with excess weight need more outpatient care and have more complications related to pregnancy," the authors of the study report.

At least 10 percent of women suffer from anxiety or depressive disorders after childbirth. Symptoms of postpartum depression include sadness, restlessness, irritability, and decreased concentration. This type of depression usually occurs as a result of a combination of hormonal changes, psychological problems of motherhood and fatigue.

Important: If you do not seek professional help from specialists, prolonged postpartum depression can interfere with the development of the mother-child relationship, as well as cause discomfort not only to the mother, but also to the baby and other family members.

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