Postpartum Depression
No matter how much you have been looking forward to having a baby, the process of pregnancy and birth is stressful, bringing many changes to you and your partner's life.
Mild depression and mood swings are normal during this period of transition. Known as the "baby blues," these mood changes occur due to sudden drops in hormones after pregnancy, and usually pass by the second week of the postpartum period.
But, if you experience symptoms lasting longer than two weeks, symptoms that interfere with your ability to care for your newborn, and/or suicidal thoughts, you may be struggling with a more severe condition called postpartum depression.
Postpartum depression hurts, but it affects up to 20% of new mothers, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. If you are struggling with postpartum depression, you are not alone -- and Life by Design Therapy can help.
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