{"id":4504,"date":"2020-02-08T10:22:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-08T10:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=4504"},"modified":"2021-08-13T05:06:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T05:06:48","slug":"14-postpartum-depression-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-postpartum-depression-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Postpartum Depression Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-d.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4507\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-d.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4507\" class=\"wp-image-4507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-d.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-d-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to postpartum depression, it can be a bit tricky to detect at times since the symptoms might be shrugged off as something less severe such as exhaustion or work-related stress. However, there are actually some telltale signs that you\u2019re struggling with postpartum depression. Of course, the main one is that the symptoms only manifested after giving birth to your baby, but there are other factors to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all mental health issues, there are many angles to consider here. We\u2019re going to take a brief look at some of the most common symptoms that you may encounter when struggling with postpartum depression so that you can diagnose the problem early and get the treatment that you need to move past it then finally move on with your life. Without further adieu let\u2019s get right into the top 14 symptoms to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Baby Blues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the hardest things to do can be to distinguish between baby blues and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/breastfeeding\/breastfeeding-special-circumstances\/maternal-or-infant-illnesses\/postpartum-depression.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">postpartum depression<\/a>. The two are erroneously used synonymously despite the fact that the latter is far more serious and requires actually treatment whereas the former usually subsides over time. In the first two weeks after your baby is born, it\u2019s very common for mothers to find a dip in their mood and overall be less happy about their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the first two weeks, most mothers will find that their mood is back to normal for the most part. If you still find the sadness lingering beyond the initial two weeks then that could be a sign that you need to speak to an expert. This also applies if the feelings become more intense over time, sometimes to the point of hopelessness. Be sure to check up on yourself constantly during the first month so you can keep track of your progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-depression.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4509\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-depression.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4509\" class=\"wp-image-4509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-depression.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-depression-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Not Happy to Be a Parent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, we\u2019re not going to try to tell you that parenthood is easy. In reality, it\u2019s one of the hardest damned jobs in the whole world. That being said, it\u2019s very rewarding as well. Due to that fact, most parents will agree that they wouldn\u2019t trade it for anything. At the end of the day, they view it as a privilege rather than a burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you aren\u2019t happy to be a parent or even regret getting into the situation \u2014 especially after the first two weeks where your mood will likely dip \u2014 then you should start evaluating whether you might be dealing with a more severe issue such as postpartum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/fastats\/depression.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">depression<\/a>. It\u2019s important to distinguish between regret and exhaustion. The latter is normal and to be expected, but if you aren\u2019t happy with the situation itself rather than the tiredness then that\u2019s cause for concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/loss-of-interest-postpartum.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4510\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/loss-of-interest-postpartum.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4510\" class=\"wp-image-4510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/loss-of-interest-postpartum.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/loss-of-interest-postpartum-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Loss of Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like most mothers then you likely had a lot of hobbies prior to getting pregnant. Also like most mothers, you likely had to put those on hold after you found out that you\u2019re gonna bring a new human into this perfectly imperfect world. This s especially true for physically intensive hobbies or contact sports such as tennis and martial arts (Muay Thai, Judo, Boxing, etc.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s natural to lose some of the passion when you\u2019re distanced from a hobby for some time, but this interest will likely return as you ease into it following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/preconception\/planning.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pregnancy<\/a>. If you find that you still haven\u2019t regained your passion for the hobbies that you had prior to the pregnancy then this loss of interest could be indicative of postpartum depression. Try setting aside time for your hobbies, but if that doesn\u2019t restore the flame you once had then speak to a specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Depression.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4511\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Depression.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4511\" class=\"wp-image-4511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Depression.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Depression-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Constant Doubt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get us wrong, it\u2019s essentially guaranteed that mothers will have worries as to whether or not they can handle the task at hand. Raising a kid is no joke. This is especially true for mothers who had premature births. Alternatively, children born with special needs or an illness can also raise concerns. However, excluding those situations, the doubt shouldn\u2019t be constant beyond the first two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mothers generally build up some semblance of confidence \u2014 enough to not doubt themselves constantly \u2014 as time goes on. If you find that most of your day is filled with doubt then this could be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7386785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptom <\/a>of postpartum depression. One of the first things that you should do is bring this up with your partner so that they can reassure you that you\u2019re doing a great job. Of course, this isn\u2019t always enough so talking to a psychiatrist that specializes in these types of issues would\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/insomnia-lack-of-sleep-pale-face.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4436\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/insomnia-lack-of-sleep-pale-face.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4436\" class=\"wp-image-4436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/insomnia-lack-of-sleep-pale-face.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/insomnia-lack-of-sleep-pale-face-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Shifted Sleep Patterns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s very likely that you\u2019re going to get less sleep regardless since you have to care for your baby \u2014 such as feeding, rocking them to sleep, and changing diapers \u2014 throughout the night, it\u2019s important to distinguish between shifts in your sleep pattern that aren\u2019t related to the baby. For instance, you might find yourself struggling to fall asleep even when the baby isn\u2019t making any noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could actually be a telltale sign of postpartum depression since insomnia is one of the prevalent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7386785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms<\/a>. On the other end of the scale, you might find yourself sleeping too much even if you haven\u2019t stayed up the previous night taking care of your baby. It\u2019s important that you get yourself checked immediately before your immune system takes a hit from the lack of sleep. This is one of those cases where treating your symptom is just as important as finding the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-suicidal.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4512\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-suicidal.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4512\" class=\"wp-image-4512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-suicidal.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-suicidal-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Suicidal Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most key signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/fastats\/depression.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">depression <\/a>is suicidal thoughts. Some people are under the misconception that suicidal thoughts don\u2019t matter just because they don\u2019t act on them. However, this isn\u2019t the case. Even if you haven\u2019t acted on any of your suicidal thoughts, it\u2019s still important that you talk to a specialist so that they can help you find the root of the problem, the main thing that\u2019s causing these thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-analyzing can only go so far since you\u2019re subject to countless cognitive biases and repress the thoughts that bother you most \u2014 leaving them undetected in the subconscious while they wreak havoc on your mental health. Keeping a journal of these destructive thoughts can help you gauge whether they\u2019re subsiding or becoming more frequent. It will also make it easier for your therapist to analyze everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Drug-Abuse.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4513\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Drug-Abuse.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4513\" class=\"wp-image-4513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Drug-Abuse.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Drug-Abuse-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Suicide Attempts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Things go to a whole new level when a new mother makes an actual attempt on her own life. This jumps the border between disconcerting thoughts and tangible dangerous actions. Even if the mother says that she doesn\u2019t plan on making another attempt on her life after the first one failed, you should still have her talk to a psychiatrist. This holds true no matter how much regret or remorse they seem to display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that the National <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/suicide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suicide <\/a>Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255 and can be very helpful for those who are considering taking their lives. Following any suicide attempts, it\u2019s also imperative that you keep any harmful objects away from the postpartum-depression mother. This includes knives, toxic chemicals, ropes, and firearms. Even bedsheets should be stripped away to ensure that no ropes are fashioned out of them which may cause harm to the mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Isolation.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2030\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Isolation.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-understated-signs-of-bipolar-disorder\/isolation\/\" class=\"wp-image-2030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Isolation.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Isolation-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Antisocial Attitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people don\u2019t like large crowds or social events. This might just come down to personality \u2014 whether due to upbringing or genetic factors. That being said, there is a fine line that needs to be drawn when someone goes from loner to antisocial. This is especially true if the mother was a reasonably social person before giving birth and has suddenly turned into a hermit after giving birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, having less <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3902880\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sleep <\/a>due to taking care of the baby is definitely a factor here but there are certain mothers who avoid friends and family even when they have time due to postpartum depression. This could come in the form of making excuses to get out of gatherings or hiding in the room whenever visitors are present. If this goes on beyond the first two weeks then consulting with a psychiatrist would be wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-dep.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4514\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-dep.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4514\" class=\"wp-image-4514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-dep.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/postpartum-dep-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Destructive Thoughts Towards The Baby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many mothers who might ponder whether having their baby so soon was the right choice now that they\u2019ve had to change their lifestyle to accommodate all of the care needs. However, thinking destructively towards the baby is another thing entirely. If you ever have thoughts of physically harming your baby then that\u2019s a huge red flag that you may be suffering from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/breastfeeding\/breastfeeding-special-circumstances\/maternal-or-infant-illnesses\/postpartum-depression.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">postpartum depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should be alarming enough to push you towards a specialist. If you don\u2019t go to a psychiatrist then it\u2019s only a matter of time before these thoughts become a reality and you do something you regret. Some common thoughts include cutting, burning, or mangling the baby. A common thought is also putting a pillow over the baby\u2019s face and smothering them to death. If you find any of these thoughts crossing your mind then seek help immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/panick-attack-postpartum.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4515\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/panick-attack-postpartum.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4515\" class=\"wp-image-4515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/panick-attack-postpartum.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/panick-attack-postpartum-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Panic Attacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Panic attacks can be another symptom of postpartum depression. Many mothers suffering from it report panic attacks as one of the prevalent symptoms that they experience. There are many indicators that can tell you when you\u2019re having a panic attack. The first one is tachycardia \u2014 more commonly referred to as \u201crapid <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007%2F978-3-540-29807-6_36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heartbeat<\/a>\u201d \u2014 since your body is essentially going into fight or flight mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll likely also feel a numbness in your fingers and across the rest of your hands. This numbness could progress into a tingling sensation in some cases. The characteristic symptom of a panic attack is the feeling of despair, doom, and other severe thoughts of that nature. If you have no history of panic attacks and start experiencing them after giving birth then this could be a key sign of postpartum depression. Speak to a specialist and tell them about the frequency of these panic attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/not-close-to-the-baby-postpartum.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4516\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/not-close-to-the-baby-postpartum.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4516\" class=\"wp-image-4516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/not-close-to-the-baby-postpartum.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/not-close-to-the-baby-postpartum-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Lack of Closeness to The Baby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many mothers will say that their entire life changed once they looked into their baby\u2019s eyes for the first time. The immediate connection that they felt was stronger than any other emotion they had experienced before. At that very moment, all they wanted to do was ensure that their child had the best life possible. Sadly, for some mothers, this isn\u2019t the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can take some time to bond with their children, but mothers who struggle to establish an emotional connection with their baby even after the first two weeks may be suffering from postpartum depression and hence need professional help to overcome it before things get more severe. It\u2019s worth noting that mothers who don\u2019t breastfeed may develop a relationship with their baby at a slower pace since there\u2019s less bonding with their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7793551\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">child<\/a>. In either case, speaking to a trained psychiatrist could help get to the bottom of the problem and nip it at the bud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/loss-of-appetite-postpartum.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4517\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/loss-of-appetite-postpartum.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4517\" class=\"wp-image-4517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/loss-of-appetite-postpartum.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/loss-of-appetite-postpartum-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Not Eating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another telltale sign of postpartum depression is the refusal to eat after giving birth. Sure, there may be some times where a mother is too tired from taking care of her baby and would rather catch up on sleep than wait for dinner. However, if the mother isn\u2019t willing to eat even when she has free time and may even refuse to explain herself or get agitated when questioned then this could be a sign of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/breastfeeding\/breastfeeding-special-circumstances\/maternal-or-infant-illnesses\/postpartum-depression.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">postpartum depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that you distinguish between the two so that you can request the help of a specialist when you determine that it\u2019s the latter. You should seek to resolve the problem immediately before the mother falls ill from her malnutrition. This could also have a negative effect on the baby if she\u2019s breastfeeding while not keeping herself healthy. Be sure to let the therapist know if the mother has a history of anorexia nervosa or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Insomnia.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"119\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Insomnia.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/18-symptoms-of-dehydration\/insomnia\/\" class=\"wp-image-119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Insomnia.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Insomnia-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Hallucinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One more severe form of postpartum depression is postpartum psychosis. Such cases are rather rare but they do happen and are classified as a severe mental illness that needs to be treated as soon as possible before irreversible damage is done. The mental strain of having a baby can just be too much for some people and thus may lead to such shifts in their psyche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5131689\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hallucinations <\/a>are defined as the sensation of things that aren\u2019t there such as hearing sounds or seeing things. This is in contrast to delusions (another symptom of postpartum psychosis) in which the mother believes something that isn\u2019t true. If the hallucinations occur alongside delusions and\/or paranoia then this could be a strong indicator of postpartum psychosis. 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