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"Baby Blues" occurs in about 80% of
mothers, usually appearing during the first week after birth of
the child, and can last up to three weeks. The symptons are moodiness,
irritability, lack of concentration, sadness, anxiety and feelings
of dependency. This too shall pass...
Postprtum Depression occurs in about 10 to 17 percent of mothers.
Generally,symptons will arise in the first days after the birth
of the child and can last as long. Because of the prevalence of
the baby blues, doctors are reluctant to diagnose PPD in the first
three weeks. Syptons include loss of appetite, insomnia, restlessness
and fatigue.
Postpartum Psychosis occurs in 1 percent of mothers, usually stemming
from unrated postpartum depression. The symptons include suicidaland
even homicidal impulses. Women often experience auditory and visual
hallucinations. These can trigger dangerous behavior, putting the
lives of the mother and the baby at risk. |
You are not alone.
We are here for you.
We will get through this together.
Please let me help you-I can clean the house, talk, listen, stay
over, Anything.
This is temporary. You will get well.
The baby will be fine, just worry about yourself.
This isn't your fault.
I love you.
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