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Postpartum Depression Facts and Signs

After giving birth many women struggle with multiple feelings and emotions.
Some risk factors that put woman at high risk for post-partum depression include:
Prenatal depression
Prenatal anxiety
Self-esteem issues
Childcare stress
Life stress
Insufficient social support
Marital relationship difficulties
Unplanned/unwanted pregnancy
Low socioeconomic status
If you are in one of these categories it is important to be aware and abreast that this could impact you. Some signs to look for that you are experiencing postpartum depression:
Fatigue
Feeling sad, hopeless, and/or overwhelmed
Trouble sleeping and eating
Feelings of guilt and worthlessness
Losing interest in things that you used to enjoy
Withdrawing from family and friends
No interest in your baby
Thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby
It is imperative that you discuss these feelings with you OB/GYN or reach out to a Mental Health professional for an evaluation. Beck, Cheryl Tatano. Predictors of Postpartum Depression. September 2001. Nursing Research. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/5f1d/4110299a6342ab8d1c21130d0635f976d66f.pdf