5.Symptom: Frequent Ups and Downs
Mood swings are a normal part of life after a baby arrives, especially in the first two weeks after delivery. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself laughing one minute and crying the next. But if these emotional highs and lows continue for more than two weeks or start to get worse, they may be a sign of postpartum depression.
6.Depression or Baby Blues?
What sets postpartum depression apart is how long it lasts and severity of symptoms. The baby blues — having mood swings, feeling sad or anxious, crying for no reason — usually goes away on its own after 1 to 2 weeks. If your symptoms persist or get worse over time, you should seek help. In some cases, postpartum depression can start one to two months after childbirth, with strong feelings of depression or thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby.
