What can i do for postpartum depression?
This is very real and a common problem. It is characterized by very intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair after childbirth, which may interfere with a mother’s ability to function. There is an increased risk of harm to both mother and baby if you are experiencing true postpartum depression. This is different from the “baby blues” which is a period of mild depressive mood changes starting within two or three days after delivery and lasting up to two weeks. If you are experiencing these feelings, you should contact our office. If you have a previous history of postpartum depression, a history of generalized depression, or a recent stressful life event, you are at a greater risk for postpartum depression.
