01/28/2025
When you're recovering from labor and delivery and sleep-deprived, it can be hard to tell if you're experiencing the Baby Blues, Postpartum Anxiety, or Postpartum Depression.
💠 The Baby Blues are short-term dips in mood caused by the changes of having a new baby. They dissipate on their own without treatment, and are experienced by up to 80% of new parents.
💠 Postpartum or perinatal depression includes anger and irritability, sadness, guilt, appetite and sleep disturbances, and possible thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. It is temporary and treatable, and needs some kind of treatment.
💠 Postpartum or perinatal anxiety is characterized by constant worry, feeling that something bad is going to happen, racing thoughts, and physical symptoms like nausea and dizziness. It is temporary and treatable, and needs some kind of treatment.
Get help now ⤵️⤵️⤵️
You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis situation, call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
🔷 Visit postpartum.net for additional programs and resources.
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI App in the App Store or Google Play Store
