Top 10 Sign Postpartum Depression in New Mothers

Understanding Postpartum Depression in New Mothers is essential for providing timely support. This presentation highlights the top 10 signs, including persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, excessive crying, difficulty bonding with the baby, withdrawal from family and friends, severe mood swings, intense irritability, overwhelming fatigue, and feelings of hopelessness. Recognizing these symptoms can help ensure new mothers receive the care they need. For more insights and resources, visit Exams4sure.

3. •A mood disorder that affects some women after childbirth
•More severe and long-lasting than the “baby blues”
•Can interfere with a new mother’s ability to bond with her
baby and care for herself

4. •FEELING DOWN, SAD, OR HOPELESS
MOST OF THE DAY
•EXCESSIVE CRYING
•IRRITABILITY AND ANGER
•LOSS OF INTEREST OR PLEASURE IN
ACTIVITIES YOU ONCE ENJOYED
•DIFFICULTY SLEEPING OR SLEEPING
TOO MUCH
•CHANGES IN APPETITE OR WEIGHT
•DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING OR
MAKING DECISIONS
•RESTLESSNESS OR FEELING SLOWED
DOWN
•FATIGUE OR LOSS OF ENERGY
•FEELINGS OF WORTHLESSNESS, SHAME,
OR GUILT
•THOUGHTS OF HARMING YOURSELF OR
YOUR BABY

6. Having a
difficult
pregnancy or
childbirth
A history of
depression or
anxiety
A family
history of
depression
Complications
during
delivery
Having a baby
with health
problems
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
There are a number of factors that can
increase a woman's risk of developing
postpartum depression. If you have any
of these risk factors, it is important to be
aware of the symptoms of PPD and to
talk to your doctor about your concerns.

7. Postpartum depression can have a serious impact on a
new mother's life. It can make it difficult to bond with
your baby, care for yourself and your family, and cope
with the challenges of motherhood.
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9. TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your doctor
about how you are
feeling
Be honest about your
symptoms
There is no shame in
asking for help
HONEST HELP

11. THERAPY
Can help you
understand your
symptoms and develop
coping mechanisms
Can help to improve
your mood and energy
levels
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Lifestyle changes can be
a powerful tool in
managing postpartum
depression symptoms.
MEDICATION SUPPORT GROUPS LIFESTYLE CHANGES