Postpartum Depression Prevention and Mamagemet in Chicago
 
     
   
     
 
     
   
     
 
     
   
     
 
     
   
     
 
     
   
     
 
     
   
     
 

Do I have depression?

If you have any of the following signs or symptoms for more than 1-2 weeks, call your doctor.

 
  • Blamed self unnecessarily when things went wrong
  • Concern and worry about the baby are too intense
  • Cries a lot and moody
  • Decreases appetite
  • Fears harming the baby
  • Feels no energy and has no motivation
  • Feels sad, miserable, hopeless, and overwhelmed
  • Feels worthless or guilty
  • Loses interest or pleasure in most activities including baby care
  • Thoughts of death or suicide
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Unable to care for herself or her baby
  • Withdraws from friends and family
 
 
The page started on 08/29/09, updated on 08/ /09
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