After giving birth, a woman suffers from postpartum depression that may range from mild to moderate type of depression. Sometimes it may happen to occur after the birth and sometimes later after a year. Majority of times postpartum depression occurs after three months of the delivery. Women commonly suffer from mood disorders and is premenstrual dysphoric disorder inherited during pregnancy and later on. This is because of hormonal changes during and after the delivery. Postpartum Depression Information There are some non-hormonal factors that also affect the mood at this stage, which may be due to changes in the body and social relationships, a need for vinpocetine having less freedom and less time for herself, lack of sleep, and thought about how to become a good mother. Anxiety, tearfulness, irritation and restlessness for a week or two are common feelings after delivery. This is simply called baby blues. Postpartum Depression Common In adult women, postpartum depression is very common all around the world. Definitive causes of post partum depression are still under research process, and therapies are being changed day by day for nursing mothers. For PPD, majority of women prefer natural antidepressants. Many women refuse to use pharmaceutical treatment for depression. In this situation, we need an alternative to treat postpartum depression. UV light therapy is also used as a natural antidepressant. UV light therapy has been used broadly for victims of SAD with some success and is now being used for mothers with mild to moderate postpartum depression as well. As ...

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