Mother drowns child with cerebral palsy: How to prevent postpartum depression?

by cshelive9520 on 2012-03-04 21:48:53

In court, Han Qunfeng confessed to her crime. She expressed that she was deeply sorrowful and regretful. Since the public perceived that a compassionate mother drowned her child with cerebral palsy, they sympathized with her suffering. Therefore, many people online empathized with this mother, and some even doubted whether she had developed postpartum depression.

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During yesterday's trial, as Han Qunfeng confessed in court and the facts of the case were clear, there was not much debate between the prosecutor and Han Qunfeng's defense lawyer regarding the case details. The defense counsel for Han Qunfeng presented four points of mitigating punishment in their defense statement, requesting the court to impose a lighter sentence on Han Qunfeng.

During the trial, Han Qunfeng had two opportunities for self-defense. From her self-defense, it can be seen that after one death, despite the pain she will face far from being over, her desire to survive is very strong. She said, "Whatever punishment I receive, it is what I deserve." "If I could turn back time, I would absolutely not do such a foolish thing again."

The most unexpected moment during yesterday's trial was when the prosecutor, while presenting the prosecution opinion, broke away from the cold stereotype of a prosecutor and emotionally pleaded for leniency for Han Qunfeng twice in court. The prosecutor quoted a famous saying: "Within the law, there should be reason and humanity," stating that Han Qunfeng's motive for committing the crime was different from general intentional homicide. "There are indeed circumstances for lenient sentencing," requesting the court to impose a lighter sentence.

"I deeply regret my actions. I am sorry to the children and sorry to my family. Whatever punishment I receive today is what I deserve, and I deeply regret my actions."

"If I could turn back time, I would absolutely not do such a foolish thing again. I would seek help from society and would not resort to extreme measures."

Final Statement by Han Qunfeng

So, what exactly is postpartum depression? Can depression really lead to such severe consequences?

What is Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum depression, also known as postpartum blues, is a form of depression experienced by women after childbirth due to physiological and psychological factors. Symptoms include tension, doubts, guilt, fear, and in extremely rare cases, thoughts or actions of despair, running away from home, harming the child, or suicide.

Research shows that 50-75% of women will experience a period of "Baby Blues" following the birth of their child. For most women, the symptoms are mild or fleeting, manifesting as emotional instability, such as inexplicable crying or low mood. About 10-15% of new mothers experience these feelings more intensely, which is attributed to a condition recognized by the medical community as "postpartum depression."

What causes postpartum depression?

1. Hormonal changes in the body.

2. Excessive fear and panic caused by the delivery process.

3. Pain from postpartum wounds and overall physical weakness.

4. Stress of caring for a newborn and insufficient sleep at night.

5. Changes in roles and living habits.

Factors that may increase the risk of developing depression after childbirth:

1. Personal or family history of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual irritability.

2. Younger age during pregnancy increases the risk.

3. New parents living alone.

4. Limited social support and professional psychological counseling.

5. The more children, the higher the likelihood of developing depression in subsequent pregnancies.

6. Marital conflicts.

7. Uncertainty about pregnancy; the child's arrival was unexpected.

8. History of depression during pregnancy; 50% of depressed pregnant women will develop postpartum depression.

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