The signs of
postpartum depression include:
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Feeling restless or irritable.
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Feeling sad, depressed or crying a lot.
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Having no energy.
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Having headaches, chest pains, heart
palpitations (the heart being fast and
feeling like it is skipping beats),
numbness, or hyperventilation (fast and
shallow breathing).
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Not being able to sleep or being very
tired, or both.
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Not being able to eat and weight loss.
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Overeating and weight gain.
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Trouble focusing, remembering, or making
decisions.
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Being overly worried about the baby.
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Not having any interest in the baby.
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Feeling worthless and guilty.
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Being afraid of hurting the baby or
yourself.
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No
interest or pleasure in activities,
including sex.
The signs of
postpartum anxiety include:
A
woman may feel anxious after childbirth but
not have PPD. She may have what is called
postpartum anxiety or panic
disorder.
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Anxiety and fear
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Rapid breathing,
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Fast heart rate,
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Hot or cold flashes,
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Chest pain
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Feeling shaky or dizzy.
Talk
with your health care provider right away if
you have any of these signs. Medication and
counseling can be used to treat postpartum
anxiety
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Warning signs of
postpartum depression
Here are some warning
signs to look for in the
postpartum period, call
your practitioner if you
have any of these
symptoms:
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Crying
that
lasts
for days
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Thoughts
of
harming
the baby
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Your
depression
significantly
interferes
with
your
ability
to care
for your
baby or
carry
out
other
normal
daily
functions
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Intense
fatigue
or
sleeplessness.
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Feelings
of
hopelessness
and
helplessness.
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Lack of
motivation
or loss
of
interest
in
yourself
and your
family
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Remember, postpartum can
be a wonderful time of
adjustment. Having a new
baby to love and care
for is difficult no
matter how much you
prepare.
Feel free to contact me
if you have any further
questions
mailto:psychservices@shawbiz.ca |
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