How To Know If You Have Post Partum Depression
Having a baby is a highly emotional time. While it’s supposed to be the happiest occasion of a new parent’s life, sometimes, it’s just not. Moms are supposed to be happy, moms are supposed to be on a high. But many times, mommies get what’s known as the ‘Baby Blues,’ which consists of crying, mood swings, sadness, and irritability. But there are times when those feelings delve even deeper, and moms can’t get over their depression, and even have suicidal thoughts, which also make you unable to care for your baby. It also causes you to withdraw into yourself, and even have horrible feelings towards your baby, your husband, and even other family members. And it can last for days, months, worse yet, years. This is when you know that things have gone from the baby blues to Post Natal Depression. And here are a few steps to help you get through it.
