Some people don’t know what a postpartum party is.
It is a post-birth get-together to help parents with their new baby. It doesn’t mean that you don’t need to arrange baby showers. But the celebration after delivery could be a great gesture, especially if the new mom is going through postpartum depression.
We should admire mothers and consider them true heroes. But even heroes need praise and encouragement from time to time, especially after giving birth.
Here are some reasons why a postpartum party is necessary.
1. Baby blues
50% to 75% of new mothers experience post-partum “baby blues” after giving birth, according to research conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
And up to 15% of these women face long-lasting depression. These baby blues can happen in the first weeks after giving birth and can end quickly without medical treatment. During this time, all the woman needs love, encouragement, and help with the baby and household chores.
2. A drastic drop in hormone levels
According to Dr. Crystal Edler Schiller, there’s a direct correlation between the serious drop of hormones after delivery and postpartum depression. It happens when the amount of estrogen and progesterone (reproductive hormones) increases during pregnancy and drops right after delivery.
3. Social Isolation
Even when a woman is fully prepared to have a baby, it brings a dramatic change in lifestyle. Life in the outside world goes to remain the same, but you’re just not a big part of it anymore. You concentrate on the baby’s well-being instead, which often means spending most of your time at home.
The main reasons that make women become depressed are stressful changes and low social support. People around new moms should understand and help them. New moms could use a group of friends and a bit of cheering up. A simple conversation with friends can be helpful and make a big difference in the life of a woman who sits at home with her baby 24/7.
Throwing a party and celebrating her new status is also a great idea!
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