After the birth of a baby, the mother might experience a jumble of emotions like joy, anxiety, depression, etc. Postpartum depression is a complication caused by giving birth. Excessive crying, difficulty in bonding with baby, loss of appetite, insomnia, fatigue, etc., are the symptoms of postpartum depression.
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My wife has gained weight after pregnancy. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 20 years old. Her weight is 131 lbs and height is 4 feet 9 inches. Our baby is 15 months. His diet includes breastfeeding and solid food. My wife has post pregnancy overweight, especially in belly, buttocks and thighs. She eats a lot, but feels tired, exhausted and sleepy. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, you should do proper diagnosis of your wife. This problem may be due to stress, hyperthyroid and vitamin D deficiency. Proper diet with exercise help your wife to make her body reshape if the above tests are normal. You did not mention the type of delivery. Is... Read Full »