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When a baby is born, the mother's new role can trigger feelings of pressure, fear, anxiety, sadness, and even depression. However, it cannot be denied that a father also experiences many changes after the arrival of the baby.

Postpartum depression is a mood disorder characterized by feelings of deep sadness after the baby is born. Because it occurs after delivery, many people think that this is the same as the baby blues that arise due to hormonal changes after childbirth. In fact, these two things are different.

Daddy Can Get Postpartum Depression

Just like Mother, Father can also experience depression after your little one is present in the world. Mood disturbances that a father experiences after the baby is born is known as postpartum depression, or in medical language it is called paternal perinatal depression.

This depression is fairly common, affecting around 25% of men worldwide, especially in the first year after giving birth.

The causes also vary, ranging from fear of new responsibilities, lack of relationship with children, financial problems, lack of sleep, lack of attention from partners, to decreased sexual activity after childbirth.

Although postpartum depression in men is quite common, the changes that occur in sufferers are often not recognized as depression, which should be identified and addressed.

If women often express feelings by crying and tell their problems, men do not. As a result, a man who is depressed can appear to be in good condition, when in fact he is not.

The changes that can occur when you are depressed include:

• Lose weight
• Often looks unsettled when doing something
• Often silent
• Irritability and irritability
• Feeling disrespected
• Often said harshly
• Forbid Moms to breastfeed or pump breast milk
• Shortness of breath and heart palpitations
• So not interested in what you used to like
• So you drink alcohol more often, even to get drunk
• It is easier to do activities that endanger him (impulsively)

Impact of Postpartum Depression on Dad

Because we often don't realize it, depression in men is more ignored and not getting the treatment it should. In fact, depression in men can be more dangerous than depression in women.

The effects that can occur in men with postpartum depression include:

• Greater risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack and stroke
• Greater risk of dying in a suicide attempt
• High risk of having an accident due to consuming alcoholic beverages or engaging in impulsive acts
• Higher risk of using drugs
• Cannot provide for the family or abandon the family

Postpartum depression does not only affect father, but also mother and baby. If depression in Dad is not resolved immediately, it is not impossible that Mother and Father will continue to be involved in arguments, which can lead to domestic violence or even divorce.

In the long term, depression in your father can also affect your little one's growth and development. When depressed, a man's mood becomes erratic and there is a tendency to withdraw from his family.

Finally, the stimulation and affection that the child needs from the father, for example from playing together or family time, is reduced. In fact, these things are very important for your little one so that they can grow and develop into children who are physically and mentally healthy.

Knowing the information above, now Dad can no longer be silent if he feels the changes that lead to postpartum depression. Don't be shy about expressing your feelings, because you don't have to look strong and tough if you can't handle it yourself.

Likewise with Mother. If you feel a drastic change in your father, approach him slowly, so that he will open up. After that, don't hesitate to ask a psychologist for help in getting the right treatment.

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