Postpartum Depression? Or just “Baby Blues”?

Your baby has finally arrived and the months of anticipation are over. Now the hard part starts! While the postpartum period can be a time of great joy, it is also a major period of adjustment as you begin to take on the demands of motherhood and fit your newborn into your changing life. We all have the picture in our heads of the beautiful, well rested looking mother looking lovingly at her plump, laughing baby…but the picture is never exactly like this (unless you live inside a diaper commercial!). Reality often looks quite different. A shower becomes a luxury, as does 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep. It is not surprising that a woman may experiencing great emotional stress due to lack of sleep, hormonal changes, and the feelings of guilt at not being constantly overjoyed, or being what you perceive to be a “perfect mom”.

The difference between Baby Blues & Postpartum DepressionUp to 80% of women experience “baby blues”. Baby blues can consist of tearfulness, irritability, sleeplessness, lack of concentration, feelings of isolation, and headache. It’s important to know that baby blues is not the same as postpartum depression. Baby blues usually lasts only a few days or weeks. If the duration of the symptoms become prolonged (more than 2 weeks), become more severe, or if you begin to experience difficulty caring for yourself or your baby, have difficulty completing tasks because of your depression, or begin having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, you should speak to your doctor immediately.

Postpartum Depression is Nothing to be Ashamed AboutDo not be ashamed, postpartum depression can be caused by hormonal changes, changes in brain chemistry, lifestyle, and even a family history of depression, and does not reflect your ability as a mother. Your health care provider will be able to recommend a plan that may include counseling and/or medication. If left untreated, postpartum depression can last for months or years, and can effect your child’s verbal development, can negatively effect the mother-baby bond, and can cause increased emotional and/or behavioral problems for the child.

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