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A Quick Guide to Postpartum Depression

  • onehealthchc
  • Oct 13, 2020
  • 2 min read


Postpartum Depression


What is it?

Simply put postpartum depression is depression that occurs after childbirth.


Facts

There is no single cause of postpartum depression, but physical and emotional issues may play a role.

After childbirth, a dramatic drop in hormones (estrogen and progesterone) in your body may contribute to postpartum depression.

1 in 8 women will suffer from it.


Effects

· Bonding with your child

· It can affect the parenting of other children

· Breast feeding


Things to watch for in mom

· 2 weeks or more of low mood

· Anxiety

· An increase or decrease in appetite

· Isolation

· Helplessness

· Disturbances in sleep


If you notice these symptoms in a woman who has recently had a child what can you do?

· Encourage mom to reach out for help

Primary care doctor

Behavioral health provider

Spiritual counselor

Pastor/Priest

· Let her know you are available whether it is in person or via skype/zoom


Things to keep in mind…

· COVID-19 adds to our fears

· There can be a fear of exposing our children to disease

· For the mother who has not yet delivered there can be a fear of delivering alone


How can we help?

If you or someone you know is suffering from postpartum depression, please call the clinic nearest you. We can get you in with your primary care provider or get you set up with a Behavioral Health Specialist. If you know a woman who has recently become pregnant we offer our BLOOM prenatal program. In BLOOM she will receive medical care, behavioral health care, support from a prenatal home visiting nurse, and a community of other mothers.


Visit options

· In person

· Telehealth (Tyto care)

· Telephone

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Mar 24

This guide is a really grounding read, especially the way it breaks down the "Baby Blues" versus actual Postpartum Depression. I think a lot of new parents feel that initial wave of weepiness and just assume it’s a standard part of the exhaustion, but seeing the specific two-week timeline mentioned for when those feelings should typically subside is such a helpful benchmark for monitoring your mental health. It’s easy to feel like you’re failing when you aren't immediately "glowing," so having clinical clarity helps remove some of that misplaced guilt. It actually reminded me of a conversation I had with a friend about the New Assignment Help Service in Australia, where we were discussing how modern life places so much…

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