Postpartum Memory Loss: Don't Panic
Postpartum memory loss is a condition that occurs in many women. Many people are very worried about this condition but it will pass quickly.
Just temporary memory loss
Many women cry because after giving birth, their memories are gone, they can't remember the recipes for the dishes they used to cook, they hold their child's shirt in their hands and keep asking "Where is the shirt?", on the way to the market they think they're going to buy pig's feet, but when they get to the market they can't remember what they wanted to buy... This makes many women worried and confused, not knowing how long this situation will last and how it will affect pregnant mothers...
Explaining this, doctors said: This phenomenon is due to the effects of pregnancy hormones. This hormone affects the brain, causing sluggish activity, which can cause brain congestion and edema, leading to forgetfulness. This hormone begins to work in the last 6 months of pregnancy, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy, some women have begun to have memory loss. After giving birth, mothers are still affected by this hormone for about 3 more months. When this hormone is gone, mothers will return to normal. So this phenomenon is only temporary and can go away on its own.
The effects of this hormone on each person are completely different, no two people are the same, some people are affected less so their forgetfulness is not too serious, others are affected more, making it difficult for them to do daily activities.
Overcoming postpartum memory loss
Although it is only a temporary memory loss, some people have severe symptoms that can seriously affect their daily life. Therefore, pregnant mothers can take advantage of the following methods to overcome and limit this unpleasant disease:
- During pregnancy, pregnant women should maintain regular activities and not disrupt them.
- You can use a notebook or calendar to record your daily work, things to pay attention to...
- If you feel you have severe memory loss, you should talk to your family, colleagues and doctor about your condition to get help.
- During pregnancy, you should take additional blood-building pills, because anemia during pregnancy (due to poor diet, lack of nutrients in the diet...) can also make your forgetfulness worse.
- Before going to bed, you can massage and acupressure to sleep more deeply. A good night's sleep is the best way to regain strength, also helps you relieve anxiety, fatigue and improve memory.
- During pregnancy, you should regularly soak your feet in hot water or do gentle exercises, yoga for pregnant women... to sleep better and reduce memory loss.
According to Women's Web - NT
