Depression & Blues
Being a new mom can be stressful. But if you're feeling exceptionally weepy, down or sad, you might have the "baby blues" or even postpartum depression. Find advice and support here ‑- and talk to your doctor soon.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists answers womens' most commonly-asked questions about postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis and other related conditions. 1. What differentiates...
I gave birth six weeks ago, and am very irritable with everyone. I even get upset when the baby cries. Is this normal postpartum...
If you have an elevated temperature of 100.4 or more after the first 24 hours. If you notice a very fast or very slow...
It's important to distinguish between the normal "baby blues" and true depression. The baby blues are characterized by a short period of volatile emotions,...
The amount of family adjustment required during the year following birth is greatly underestimated. Motherhood may come easily to you, yet changes are inevitable...
I feel happy most of the time, but I become angry at my husband over very trivial things. He is loving, but I make...
I experienced mild depression after the birth of my first two babies. It seemed to resolve as breastfeeding became established, around six to eight...
Everyone has their fears, and mine is postpartum depression -- even though I am only twelve weeks pregnant. How common is this disorder and...
I have a few concerns...After the birth of my son 15 months ago, I went through a very strange thing. I had a panic...
I have been diagnosed with major postpartum depression. I am in therapy as well as consulting a psychiatrist. I have asked my psychiatrist how...
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