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Postpartum or Bughat, Herbal or Alternative Remedy
Postpartum Depression or PPD is one of a kind of depression. It is a feeling of sadness and hopelessness after giving birth.Often, a mother suffering from PPD are irritable and has a reduced appetite and can't concentrate well.
When Will Postpartum Depression happen?
In some women, it happens right after birth, but there are cases also, that PPD happens few days or weeks after birth. It actually doesn't need a medical treatment. The deal will be psychological since the problem is psychological. Talking to other moms and bonding with her child can help a lot.
What Causes Postpartum Depression?
Physical and Hormonal abrupt change are believed to be the most causes of PPD. After the delivery, a huge changes of estrogen and progesterone level happens and the same is true with the hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Is the Postpartum Depression the one referred to as Bughat?
Bughat is a Visayan (Filipino) term for relapse and it is "Binat" in Tagalog (Filipino). But oftentimes it is used to refer the symptoms of "Baby Blue" and Postpartum Depression.
1. Sibukaw Decoction
Sibukaw is a Visayan (Filipino) term of Sappan Wood (Biancaea Sappan). It is part of the Fabaceae legume family which is also called in India as Redwood and originally called as Brezel Wood. In the Philippines, Sibukaw is the favorite firewood.
2. Banagan Decoction
Banag or Banagan is the Visayan term for the Smilax Bracteata or is called Sarsaparilla Vine that climbs up the trees.
What is Binat in Filipino?
Binat is a local Filipino term which directly translates to “relapse.” It occurs when someone is recovering from illness but gets sick again shortly after or even during the recovery period. It usually comes as one or a combination of symptoms: headache, body pain, fever, etc.
What does it mean when you have a fever?
Body Pain. Fever. If you have fever, it is an indicator of a compromised immune system and is caused by a combination of internal and environmental factors. A human being’s usual body temperature may vary on the individual and other external elements, but the normal temperature is usually at 37°C.