The cause of post-adoption depression has not been indefinitely specified, however, research has shown the development of depression in adoptive parents often is not due to personal or family mental health history, but linked to stresses in the environment and adjustments in parents lifestyle in relation to<unk> . It was found rates of depression in parents post-adoption correlated highly with the change in sleeping pattern and lack of sleep, the restlessness of the child and any health problems present, for example colic. Causes of post-adoption depression include the lifestyle changes that come with<unk> g a baby, like lack of sleep, mental and physical exhaustion, as well as medical or psychological problems which is common in adoptive children. Other factors that can stress adoptive parents include potential financial strain for the family and evaluation for parental fitness, both of which can contribute to the likelihood of developing post-adoption depression. A correlation was found between a decline in mental and physical health post-adoption and the weakening in the parents relationship. Conversely, women with mental and physical support from their partner and have intimate relations are found to be more stable in their mental health. Stress related to<unk>  Adoptive parents face many changes in their lives and daily routines after<unk> , which can affect the parents state of mental health. These would include the parental evaluation first time adoptive parents face, possible financial strain as well as the reminder of infertility and therefore possible feelings of guilt or inadequacy. New parents also encounter other stresses that are not due to the<unk>  process specifically, like lack of sleep or the physical exhaustion suffered from caring for a young child. Relationship with partner The relationship between the adoptive parents may be under some sort of strain during the<unk>  period, which can contribute to developing<unk> . Both the maintenance of the relationship physically and mentally, as well as the support from the partner and their enthusiasm for being an adoptive parent have effects on mental health. Demographics of adoptive parents Data shows 81% of adoptive parents are 35–44 years old, and that women who have attempted to become pregnant with medical assistance are ten times more likely to adopt. As well as this, profiles made about cases of<unk>  have shown adoptive parents generally have a higher level of education and have more financial resources available to them. Therefore, their personal expectations of the<unk>  process are often not met, and the very lengthy procedure can make the parents feel as though they have no control over the situation. This can change the focus of the<unk>  to the process itself, and not the parenting and therefore not able to fully prepare for raising the child.
Post-adoption depression syndrome
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