The joy after birth is immense, but the challenges with newborns are often underestimated: lack of sleep, crying fits, breastfeeding problems, hormonal collapse. Almost every mother experiences the baby blues after the joy of having a baby - which for some parents develops into postpartum depression. What to do? ???? Subscribe now to SRF Wissen on YouTube ???? / @srfwissen ⏰ A new episode of "Puls" every Monday Digital First at 5.30 p.m. More about the video –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Roller coaster ride in the postpartum period - between joy and being overwhelmed "Puls" visits ten-day-old Tomeu and his new parents Anna and Guillem with postpartum midwife Carolina Iglesias. Changing diapers, bathing, dressing - everything has to be learned. The postpartum period is characterized by countless new tasks and the mother's physical recovery after the caesarean section. The midwife supports the family and explains how crucial these first few days are for the physical and mental well-being of the parents and the bond with the child. Postpartum depression – the unexpected shadow over the joy of having a baby Four women report how unexpectedly stressful their postpartum period was. They are among the 10 to 20 percent of women who suffer from postpartum depression. What leads to this mental illness directly after birth and how can it be recognized? "Puls" explains the causes and shows ways that can lead out of the illness. Postpartum psychosis – when the postpartum period becomes a nightmare One to two out of 1000 women suffer from postpartum psychosis, a rare and extremely dangerous illness that can affect any woman after giving birth. Christine's first delusions began directly after the birth of her daughter. Within a very short time, the illness led to a complete loss of reality. "Puls" shows: a quick diagnosis and intensive treatment are crucial to prevent serious consequences. "Puls" chat - questions and answers about the "postpartum period" Do you have questions about the postpartum period? Would you like to know when you can exercise again? Is breastfeeding having trouble? Or do you suspect that your baby blues could be caused by postpartum depression? A five-person panel of experts has advice. ► https://www.srf.ch/wissen/wissens-cha... ???? Watch directly: 00:00 Introduction 01:35 The postpartum period as a turning point for young parents 03:50 What is the postpartum period? 06:40 From baby blues to postpartum depression 13:25 What are the symptoms of postnatal depression? 16:44 What postpartum psychosis does to mothers 22:29 Ways out of the mental crisis ________________________ ◾ Director: Thorsten Stecher ◾ Editor: Ursina Steffen ◾ Moderation: Pascale Menzi © 2024 SRF ________________________ This is Puls: The health magazine "Puls" reports up-to-date and in-depth on topics from the fields of medicine, psychology, nutrition and fitness. "Puls" asks critical questions about proven effects and side effects. The focus is on the concrete benefit for the audience. A new episode of "Puls" every Monday at 5:30 p.m. ???? Would you like to suggest a topic to us? Then write us your wish in the comments ✍ MORE KNOWLEDGE, EVERY WEEK –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ???? Subscribe to SRF Wissen on YouTube now and activate the bell: ► https://www.youtube.com/srfwissen?sub... ???? More knowledge can be found here: ???? Knowledge to read: https://www.srf.ch/wissen ???? Knowledge to listen to: https://www.srf.ch/audio/themen/wissen ???? Knowledge to watch: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/themen/wis... ________________________ ???? Channel info: Discover, experience, understand, be amazed – that is SRF Wissen on YouTube. Here you will find fascinating videos from the subject areas of knowledge & science, environment & sustainability and health, nature & animals. All bundled on one channel. ______ Social Media Netiquette from SRF: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFWissen #SRFPuls #Postpartum #ExperienceKnowledge #HealthProgram #SRF #Documentary