|
POST PARTUM
DEPRESSION FACTS
PPD
can result from hormonal imbalance because of pregnancy,
delivery of a baby or a miscarriage.
|
PPD
can occur with the 1st, 2nd or any other baby (including
adopted children).
|
|
Depression
can begin during pregnancy, right after birth or anytime in
the first year. |
The
Baby Blues
The Blues
affects up to 80% of mothers after childbirth. The women
feels sad, weepy, anxious and moody starting about 2-3 days
after birth. These feelings last briefly, a few hours to a
week or so and go away without the need for treatment.
Postpartum
Depression (PPD)
About
10-28% of women who have a baby develop PPD. In contrast to
the Blues, PPD is marked by more intense feelings of sadness,
anxiety and despair that affect the mother’s ability to
function. If not recognized and treated, PPD may become worse or
last longer than it need to.
Postpartum
Psychosis
This
is a rare and severe condition that occurs in 1 in every
1000 births. The symptoms include loss of contact with
reality for extended periods of time and thought disorders.
This condition requires immediate medical attention.
HELP IS
AVAILABLE.
FIND
SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS...
Talk to your family doctor, public health nurse, or call
the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416.
Coming together with other women who know the
reality of PPD can help you get through the day!
Understand the symptoms
Find strategies that work
Reclaim your sense of “who you are”
In a Safe &
Supportive environment
|
PPD
