What should I do if I have symptoms of depression during or after pregnancy?
Call your doctor if: • your baby blues don’t go away after 2 weeks • symptoms of depression get more and more intense • strong feelings of sadness or anger come on 1 or 2 months after delivery • it is hard for you to performs tasks at work or at home • you cannot care for yourself or your baby • you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby Your doctor can ask you questions to test for depression. Your doctor can also refer you to a mental health professional who specializes in treating depression. Some women don’t tell anyone about their symptoms. They feel embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty about feeling depressed when they are supposed to be happy. They worry they will be viewed as unfit parents. Any woman may become depressed during pregnancy or after having a baby. It doesn’t mean you are a bad or “not together” mom. You and your baby don’t have to suffer. There is help. Here are some other helpful tips: • Rest as much as you can. Sleep when the baby is sleeping.
Emotional fluctuations are common during pregnancy depression is common. Anxiety the main trigger needs to be kept in check and consult a medical practitioner if symptoms appear. Untreated depression can be harmful for the baby, can lead to premature birth, underweight ,development issues in baby. Just incorporate deep breathing ,mindfulness ,eat healthy , and laugh because there is no better medicine than it.
Call your doctor if: • Your baby blues don’t go away after 2 weeks • Symptoms of depression get more and more intense • Strong feelings of sadness or anger come on 1 or 2 months after delivery • It is hard for you to perform tasks at work or at home • You cannot care for yourself or your baby • You have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby Your doctor can ask you questions to test for depression. Your doctor can also refer you to a mental health professional who specializes in treating depression. Some women don’t tell anyone about their symptoms. They feel embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty about feeling depressed when they are supposed to be happy. They worry they will be viewed as unfit parents. Any woman may become depressed during pregnancy or after having a baby. It doesn’t mean you are a bad or “not together” mom. You and your baby don’t have to suffer. There is help. Here are some other helpful tips: • Rest as much as you can. Sleep when the baby is sleeping.
Call your doctor if: • Your baby blues don’t go away after 2 weeks • Symptoms of depression get more and more intense • Strong feelings of sadness or anger come on 1 or 2 months after delivery • It is hard for you to perform tasks at work or at home • You cannot care for yourself or your baby • You have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby Your doctor can ask you questions to test for depression. Your doctor can also refer you to a mental health professional who specializes in treating depression. Some women don’t tell anyone about their symptoms. They feel embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty about feeling depressed when they are supposed to be happy. They worry they will be viewed as unfit parents. Any woman may become depressed during pregnancy or after having a baby. It doesn’t mean you are a bad or “not together” mom. You and your baby don’t have to suffer. There is help. Here are some other helpful tips: • Rest as much as you can. Sleep when the baby is sleeping. • Don’t try to d
