Introduction The term regression gymnastics refers to various exercises that women can begin a few weeks after giving birth in order to strengthen the strained pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. During pregnancy, the pelvic floor must bear the weight of the growing child, the weight of the amniotic fluid and placenta, and the mother’s organs. … Recovery gymnastics
Recovery gymnastics at home Recovery gymnastics can also be performed very well at home. Attending a course is not absolutely necessary. The above mentioned exercises are very well suited to be done at home, as they can be easily integrated into everyday life. Special yoga workouts can be carried out as a support.These can also … Recovery gymnastics at home | Recovery gymnastics
Postpartum rehabilitation gymnastics No postpartum exercise is recommended for the time of the postpartum period. Exercises should be started at the earliest from the sixth week after birth, and even later in the case of a caesarean section. The reason for this is that the birth injuries must first heal and the body must recover … Postpartum rehabilitation gymnastics | Recovery gymnastics
Recovery gymnastics despite renewed pregnancy If a new pregnancy occurs during the period of regression, the question arises as to whether regression gymnastics can be continued. Pelvic floor exercises should definitely be continued, as a stable pelvic floor is a prerequisite for being able to bear and support the new pregnancy. The training should of … Recovery gymnastics despite renewed pregnancy | Recovery gymnastics
Synonyms baby blues, postpartum depression (PPD), puerperal depression Definition In most cases the terms “postpartum depression“, baby blues and postpartum depression are used equally. Strictly speaking, however, the “baby blues” only refers to an emotional, slightly depressive instability of the mother (also known as crying days) in the first two weeks after delivery, which only … Postpartum depression
Cause The exact cause of postpartum depression is still unknown. However, it is suspected that the rapid hormone change after the birth of the child has a major influence on the mother’s mood. With the afterbirth of the placenta (placenta) the concentrations of the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone, which during pregnancy had a … Cause | Postpartum depression
Diagnosis Early detection of postpartum depression is particularly important, as this is the only way to treat it in time without leaving the woman in a depressed mood. In order to diagnose postpartum depression, organic diseases, such as thyroid disease or anemia (insufficient blood formation, e.g. due to existing iron deficiency), must first be ruled … Diagnosis | Postpartum depression
Frequency distribution The frequency distribution of postpartum depression is about 10-15% of all mothers and even 4-10% of fathers. These can have developed the depression either in the context of their own wife’s depression or on their own, without the woman being affected. In contrast, the frequency of baby blues is significantly increased. About 25-50% … Frequency distribution | Postpartum depression
Can I breastfeed with medication? As already described in the previous paragraph, there is the problem that many antidepressants partially pass into breast milk and thus prohibit breastfeeding. So there are two possibilities: Either the mother stops breastfeeding or therapy is started with an antidepressant under which breastfeeding of the child is possible to a … Can I breastfeed with medication? | Postpartum depression
Introduction No matter whether starting a family had been planned for a long time or whether the offspring announce themselves unexpectedly and unplanned – especially at the beginning of such a far-reaching personal change, many women are unsure whether they are really pregnant and become a mother or not. Some physical signs – such as … Night sweats during pregnancy
Therapy Normally, increased sweating at night during pregnancy is only an expression of the changes taking place and does not require treatment or therapy. In some cases, however, some signs of pregnancy can appear unpleasant or even disturbing for the expectant mother. In these cases, knowledge about the “normality” of these processes and the assurance … Therapy | Night sweats during pregnancy
Other signs of pregnancy As classic (and frequent) signs of pregnancy, a strong feeling of warmth, uncomfortable breast tenderness and (mostly morning) nausea have been known for generations of women. These accompanying symptoms of pregnancy can occur just like the other signs mentioned below, but of course they do not have to. Every woman will … Other signs of pregnancy | Night sweats during pregnancy