How Do You Treat Postpartum Depression With Exercise?
Severe postpartum depression (sometimes called postnatal depression or the “baby blues”) strikes one in seven women, and mild postpartum depression affects at least one new mom out of every three. You don’t have to suffer with the baby blues because exercise is a proven way to help treat depression after giving birth. I’m not suggesting you wear yourself out with exercise when you have zero energy to begin with. Medical researchers suggest that low intensity exercise three times a week can have a significant effect on postpartum depression and fatigue. Postpartum depression usually begins four to six weeks after giving birth, which is when you could begin exercising-check with your doctor. Here’s how to make the most of your post-baby exercise program. Set aside half an hour three days a week for your easy exercise routine and stick to it. Exercising with a friend is great, but commit to yourself first. This half hour needs to be uninterrupted, so ask for help if you need someone to wa
