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Symptoms of Baby Blues will resolve themselves within the
first few weeks postpartum and include:
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Mood swings
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Anxiety
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Sadness
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Irritability
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Feeling overwhelmed
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Crying
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Reduced concentration
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Appetite problems
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Trouble sleeping
Source: Mayo Clinic
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression or Anxiety are more intense, last longer and may include:
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Depressed mood or severe mood swings
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Excessive crying
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Difficulty bonding with your baby
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Withdrawing from family and friends
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Loss of appetite or eating much more than usual
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Inability to sleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much
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Overwhelming fatigue or loss of energy
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Reduced interest and pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
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Intense irritability and anger
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Fear that you're not a good mother
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Feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy
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Diminished ability to think clearly, concentrate or make decisions
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Severe anxiety and panic attacks
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Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
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Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Resources
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Postpartum Support International California Postpartum Warmline
1-855-227-7462
Postpartum Progress Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-2855