Depression After Childbirth

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Postpartum Depression in New Mothers
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What is Postpartum Depression?
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• FEELING DOWN, SAD, OR HOPELESS MOST OF THE DAY
• EXCESSIVE CRYING
• IRRITABILITY AND ANGER
• LOSS OF INTEREST OR PLEASURE IN ACTIVITIES YOU
  ONCE ENJOYED
• DIFFICULTY SLEEPING OR SLEEPING TOO MUCH
• CHANGES IN APPETITE OR WEIGHT
• DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING OR MAKING DECISIONS
• RESTLESSNESS OR FEELING SLOWED DOWN
• FATIGUE OR LOSS OF ENERGY
• FEELINGS OF WORTHLESSNESS, SHAME, OR GUILT
• THOUGHTS OF HARMING YOURSELF OR YOUR BABY

Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
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Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression
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The Impact of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression can have a serious impact
on a new mother's life. It can make it difficult
to bond with your baby, care for yourself and
your family, and cope with the challenges of
motherhood.

• Can interfere with a new mothers ability to bond
  with her baby
• Can make it difficult to care for yourself and
  your baby
• Can lead to problems in your relationships with
  your partner, family, and friends
• Can increase your risk of developing other mental
  health problems

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How to Identify Postpartum Depression
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TALK TO DOCTOR
HONEST
HELP
Talk to your doctor about how you are feeling
Be honest about your symptoms
There is no shame in asking for help
The first step to getting help for postpartum
depression is to talk to your doctor. Your doctor
can screen you for PPD and develop a treatment
plan that is right for you.
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Treatment for Postpartum Depression
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THERAPY
MEDICATION
SUPPORT GROUPS
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Can help you understand your symptoms and develop
coping mechanisms
Can help to improve your mood and energy levels
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Lifestyle changes can be a powerful tool in
managing postpartum depression symptoms.
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