To care for your baby, you must first care for yourself.
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Postpartum Depression: Is There a Set Beginning and End?
Perinatal depression occurs during pregnancy or just after birth.
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Postpartum depression is a specific throw in of perinatal depression that occurs after childbirth and lasts over two weeks.
PPD does not have a specificstartingor ending point.
What About Pregnancy Causes Depression?
This can cause emotional, mental, and behavioral changes.
The female reproductive hormones (estrogenand progesterone) spike to their highest level during pregnancy.
How to Treat Postpartum Depression
Early identification and treatment of PPD can help you feel better sooner.
This is important for you, your baby, your other children, and the rest of your family.
Depression Medications Postpartum: Whats Safe?
Tell your healthcare provider if you’re breastfeeding to determine the best medication for you.
Your provider may recommend stopping breastfeeding while getting a Zulresso infusion.
Some low-quality evidence suggests its safe for breastfeeding.
But it is a relatively new medication, so studies are minimal.
In fact, its necessary so you are better able to care for the baby and your family.
Always talk to a healthcare provider before beginning new supplements or herbal remedies to ensure they are safe options.
Symptoms include sadness, fatigue, sleep problems, difficulty bonding with the baby, and more.
While its common to experience baby blues, PPD symptoms are more severe and persistent and typically require treatment.
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