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Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?
Baby blues usually begin the third day after birth, grows worse until the fifth day, and then concludes about the tenth day after birth. Here are the symptoms to look for:
Postpartum depression varies in its symptoms from woman to woman. If you feel that your baby blues are getting worse, or if you experience any of the following symptoms, you need to call your health care provider immediately:
For more information on support and referrals for the baby blues and postpartum depression contact Postpartum Support International, www.postpartum.net. You can also check with your insurance plan for information on mental health providers. Support NetworksSupport is crucial in the postpartum period. For example, it's important to have someone to help with household chores or the care of your other children right after birth. Later, having someone to talk to, to ask advice from, or just to share your concerns and frustrations with, can make all the difference in the world. This might mean talking to your own mother or mother-in-law, joining a parenting support group, becoming friends with other new mothers (perhaps from your childbirth education classes), or seeing a therapist. If possible, establish a support network before your baby is born.Most recent page update: 9/9/2010
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