Postpartum depression (AKA Post-natal depression) is a depression that comes on within the first year of the birth of a child. There are a number of symptoms including sadness, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling inadequate, a sense of not being able to bond with the infant, fatigue etc. Many people have heard of postpartum depression but not many might expect to feel this way. Usually an expectant mother (and father) is excited about the forthcoming arrival of her child and therefore is surprised to feel these difficult emotions after the birth of her baby. There are numerous theories about what causes postpartum depression and as it can also appear in men it is not only hormonal, as many have theorized. Naturally there is a desire to help the parent with postpartum depression to overcome it so that he or she will feel better able to take care of the needs of the infant.
There is a body of evidence supporting the homeopathic treatment for mental and emotional health. Furthermore, homeopathic remedies are safe, effective and non-toxic. They can safely be taken while pregnant, nursing or by young infants. They work quickly and they do not cause side effects. While self-prescribing of homeopathic remedies is fine for certain issues, it is recommended to seek professional homeopathic treatment for postpartum depression.
Here are two links to articles for more information about homeopathy for post-partum depression:
http://www.britishhomeopathic.org/bha-charity/how-we-can-help/articles/post-natal-depression/
http://www.mothering.com/community/a/four-great-homeopathic-remedies-for-postpartum-mothers
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