What’s postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression is suffered by a person following childbirth (or loss due to abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal birth) typically arising from the combination of hormal changes, psychological adjustments & fatigue.
It’s beyond baby blues.
Postpartum depression symptoms may include:
Depressed mood or severe mood swings
Excessive crying
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Withdrawing from family and friends
Loss of appetite or eating much more than usual
Inability to sleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much
Overwhelming fatigue or loss of energy
Reduced interest and pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
Intense irritability and anger
Folks who experience symptoms of depression are MORE than likely to develop postpartum depression after childbirth or loss. Black birthing folks are 2x likely to suffer from postpartum depression than white birthing folks.
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