Post Partum Depression
Baby Blues and Post-Partum Depression
There is a difference between baby Blues and Post-Partum Depression. Blues
Is quite common and needs support and rest. Depression needs that as well but also needs a Doctor involvement in treatment.
When it is the Baby Blues
- Your mood swings quickly from happy to sad. One minute, you’re proud of the job that you’re doing as a new mom. The next, you’re crying because you think you’re not up to the task.
- You don’t feel like eating or taking care of yourself because you’re exhausted.
- You feel irritable, overwhelmed, and anxious.
When it is Postpartum Depression
- You feel hopeless, sad, worthless, or alone all the time and you cry often.
- You don’t feel like you’re doing a good job as a new mom.
- You’re not bonding with your baby.
- You can’t eat, sleep, or take care of your baby because of your overwhelming despair.
- You could have anxiety and panic attacks.
Please call to schedule an appointment – we can help walk you through this.