Pregnancy is a complex process characterized by fluctuations in anxiety levels, with higher values observed in the first and third trimesters due to concerns about miscarriage and childbirth experience, respectively. Social and family support, previous pregnancy experiences and mental health are factors associated with anxiety during pregnancy. Additionally, anxiety is also associated with a higher occurrence of obstetric problems and the risk of prematurity.
Postpartum Depression is a common condition after the birth of a child, typically beginning between two to three months postpartum. It often occurs in situations of marital conflict, lack of a consistent social support network, and/or infants with temperamental difficulties. Problems associated with fulfilling the maternal role are common, and various physical symptoms are present. There are also difficulties in the social and occupational functioning of women, cognitive difficulties, and socio-emotional challenges in the baby/child.
Identifying conditions that may favor the occurrence of Postpartum Depression, even during pregnancy, is extremely important for early detection and more effective assistance.
Na Clínica NeuroImprove, a intervenção é realizada com recurso à terapia de Neurofeedback e sessões de Psicologia. Iniciamos o acompanhamento com uma avaliação com o Eletroencefalograma quantitativo por forma a avaliarmos o equilíbrio e nível de atividade do cérebro e recolhemos informação pertinente acerca das dificuldades experienciadas.
Mediante os resultados da avaliação, preparamos um plano de tratamento com sessões de Neurofeedback para estimular as áreas do cérebro e as ondas cerebrais que apresentam desregulações significativas, diminuindo a ansiedade e promovendo a criação de padrões de atividade mais saudáveis. Desta forma, a mãe estará progressivamente mais calma e a intervenção não trará qualquer efeito secundário quer para a mãe quer para o bebé, por oposição à intervenção farmacológica. Além disso, nas sessões de Psicologia, será feita uma avaliação das dificuldades e serão atendidas estratégias de promoção de relações interpessoais ajustadas, tanto com o cônjuge, como com o bebé, a par com estratégias de gestão da ansiedade.
At NeuroImprove Clinic, intervention is carried out using Neurofeedback therapy and psychology sessions. We begin with an assessment using Quantitative Electroencephalogram to evaluate the balance and level of brain activity and gather relevant information about the experienced difficulties.
Based on the assessment results, we prepare a treatment plan with Neurofeedback sessions to stimulate brain areas and brain waves that show significant dysregulations, reducing anxiety and promoting the creation of healthier activity patterns. This way, the pregnant/mother will gradually become calmer, and the intervention will not bring any side effects for either the pregnant/mother or the baby, unlike pharmacological intervention in some cases. Additionally, in Psychology sessions, an evaluation of the difficulties will be conducted, and strategies to promote adjusted interpersonal relationships, both with the spouse and the baby, along with anxiety management strategies, will be addressed.
