. Write an evaluation essay-What are the causes of postpartum depression?

Write an evaluation essay (suggested length of 24 pages). In your essay, do the following:
1. Respond to one of the given topics.
2. Provide an effective introduction.
3. Provide an appropriate thesis statement that previews two to four main points.
4. Develop each of the main points with appropriate support in the body of your essay.
5. Provide an effective conclusion.
What are the causes of postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression can occur after a woman has delivered
a baby. This form of depression can include symptoms such as loss of energy,
lasting sadness, anxious or empty feelings, and feelings of helplessness. A CDC
case study shows that about 1 out of 10 women in the United States reported
symptoms that suggest they experienced an episode of major depression in the
last year. Using the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), CDC
research shows that nationally, about 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of
postpartum depression.” Some women who give birth will experience
postpartum depression, which is not due to any fault of their own. Many experts
believe that PPD occurs in different people for many other reasons, but
evidence shows that some things can raise women’s chances. (Michael W. Smith,
MD on August 04, 20) “Some things that can raise the chances of postpartum
depression include A history of depression before becoming pregnant, or during
Pregnancy, Age at time of Pregnancy (the younger you are, the higher the
chances), Ambivalence about the Pregnancy, Children (the more you have, the
more likely you are to be depressed in later Pregnancy), Family history of mood
disorders, Going through an extremely stressful event, like a job loss or
health crisis, Having a child with special needs or health problems, Having
twins or triplets, Having a history of depression or premenstrual dysphoric
disorder (PMDD), Limited social support, Living alone, Marital conflict,
There’s no one cause of postpartum depression, but these physical and emotional
issues may contribute, Hormones. The dramatic drop in estrogen and progesterone
after you give birth may play a role. Other hormones produced by your thyroid
gland also may drop sharply and make you feel tired, sluggish, and
depressedlack of sleep. When you’re sleep-deprived and overwhelmed, you may
have trouble handling even minor problems. Anxiety. You may be anxious about
your ability to care for a newborn; Self-image. You may feel less attractive,
struggle with your sense of identity, or feel that you’ve lost control over
your life. Any of these issues can contribute to postpartum depression.”
There is no singular cause for postpartum depression, but there
are some things that pregnant women should be aware of. It’s essential to
understand the symptoms of postpartum depression so that you can get in touch
with a counselor or health care professional for help. However, before
understanding the symptoms of postpartum depression, it can be helpful to know
more about the disorder. (Betterhelp, 2020)
Common Risk Factors
Mental health can be tricky when it comes to determining
risk factors. Things are more concrete with other health issues: high
cholesterol, family history of diabetes, and a poor diet. For mental health
disorders like postpartum depression, the risk factors are less concrete. There
are, however, risk factors to be on the lookout for. Those include: You’ve had
depression before
Family members have had depression or other mental health
disorders, Relationship issues, Stressful life events, and experiences
recently; Your baby is ill or special needs. Financial strain, Difficulty with
breastfeeding, Multiple births, Pregnancy was unexpected. (Betterhelp, 2020)
There’s no single cause of postpartum depression, but
physical and emotional issues may play a role.
Physical
changes. After childbirth, a dramatic drop in hormones (estrogen and
progesterone) in your body may contribute to postpartum depression. Other
hormones produced by your thyroid gland also may drop sharply which can leave
you feeling tired, sluggish, and depressed.
Emotional
issues. When you’re sleep-deprived and overwhelmed, you may have trouble
handling even minor problems. You may be anxious about your ability to care for
a newborn. You may feel less attractive, struggle with your sense of identity
or feel that you’ve lost control over your life. Any of these issues can
contribute to postpartum depression.
There’s no single cause of postpartum depression, but
physical and emotional issues may play a role.
Physical changes. After childbirth, a dramatic drop in
hormones (estrogen and progesterone) in your body may contribute to postpartum
depression. Other hormones produced by your thyroid gland also may drop sharply
which can leave you feeling tired, sluggish, and depressed.
Emotional issues. When you’re sleep-deprived and
overwhelmed, you may have trouble handling even minor problems. You may be
anxious about your ability to care for a newborn. You may feel less attractive,
struggle with your sense of identity or feel that you’ve lost control over your
life. Any of these issues can contribute to postpartum depression.
(1998-2021 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and
Research)
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/postpartum-depression
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617

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