Depression Hurts

What is Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum depression (PPD) occurs after the birth of a child. This happens because of the hormonal changes in a woman’s body from pregnancy to post pregnancy. The first 24hours following the birth of a child is when the hormones in a woman’s body greatly decreases back down to the amount of normal hormones in a woman who is not pregnant. Research has shown that this large change in hormones is similar, but on a greater scale, to a woman who is about to start her menstration. This hormone change is what is linked to postpartum depression.

What are the warning signs or signals of Postpartum Depression?

There are several signs that can signal a new mother is suffering from postpartum depression. Here is a list of these postpartum (PPD) signs.

* Mother might be very sad and cry for long periods of time.

* Mother might be moody or very irritable.

* Mother might be feeling as though she has no energy to care for her baby.

* Mother may show signs of not having interest in her new baby.

* Mother may have fears of not being able to care for the baby or that she might hurt the baby.

While these are all signs and signals of postpartum depression (PPD) if you have concerns about yourself or about another new mother make sure to bring this to a doctor’s attention. Postpartum depression is treatable and you are not alone. Getting help for postpartum depression (PPD) is the first step on the right road to being a happy and healthy new mom.

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