Postpartum Depression

Determine if you are suffering from a condition called postpartum depression.
Symptoms of postpartum depression include:

• Overwhelming feelings of sadness and depression accompanied by
crying.
• Having little or no energy.
• Feelings of guilt and worthlessness.
• Having no interest in your baby or being overly concerned and worried
about your baby.
• Weight gain accompanied with overeating.
• Weight loss accompanied by not eating.
• Feeling afraid of hurting yourself or your baby.
• Insomnia.
• Oversleeping.
During the first few days at home your family will be adjusting to the
additional member of your family. If you have other children at home you may
be dealing with feelings of jealousy as the new baby takes center stage. Make
sure that you include your other children in the day-to-day activities that are
part of the new baby’s routine. Let older children help with diaper changing,
feeding, and just sitting and holding the new baby if they are old enough to do
so.