Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Postpartum Depression Symptoms
There is nothing more important for a baby than a healthy mom. So today we want to discuss postpartum depression and some of the signs so parents can be knowledgeable on what to look for. This information is just as important for significant others as it is for moms.
What is postpartum depression?
After child birth, some Moms can develop a Change in mood including but not limited to: extreme sadness, anxiety, exhaustion and unnecessarily blaming themselves when things go wrong.
What causes postpartum depression?
To our knowledge, there is not a single cause, however, hormonal changes, fatigue, sleep deprivation can all be contributing factors
What are symptoms of postpartum depression?
Extreme sadness
Overly anxious
Crying more often for no reason
Irritable
Restless
Oversleeping or Being unable to sleep when baby is asleep
Difficulty concentrating
Lack of interest in activities that are usually enjoyable
Eating too little or too much
Avoiding friends and family
Having trouble forming emotional attachment or bonding with baby
Doubting ability to care for baby
Thinking about harming yourself or baby
Symptoms can vary, so if there is any concern from the mother or her significant other, this should be discussed with a health care professional.
How is postpartum depression different than “baby blues”
Baby blues is very common and includes fellows of fatigue, worrying and unhappiness immediately postpartum. Generally baby blues goes away on its own and lasts only a couple weeks. In postpartum depression, the feelings of sadness, worthlessness, anxiety and fatigue can interfere with a women’s ability to care for herself or her baby. This severity of symptoms can require treatment and it is important to discuss with health care professional.
How can’t postpartum depression be treated?
The woman’s health care provider can refer to the appropriate specialist to discuss counseling/therapy and occasionally even medication may be necessary to avoid the depression to continue for prolong periods.
Where can i find more info?
www.mentalhealth.gov
www.nimh.nih.gov

[@gemmahartley7592]

I remember that feeling of complete sadness. It was the baby blues they just didn’t go away. It kicked me only the day after I had my first child. I felt so sad like I was grieving. I never had this with my girls but I have with my two boys and I’m now having another boy. I’m so scared but also aware and that’s why I’m here.

[@jenniferspence7092]

I suffered from PPD when I had my son. I was already being watched by my mom as she was worried I might be suffering from it and when I went to the first drs appointment after he was born they told me that I had a high likelihood of having PPD based on being diagnosed with severe depression 3 years prior after attempting suicide. And they told me it usually hits its peak around 3 months after giving birth. Well it was right on schedule! I was all of a sudden just sobbing for hours after I would wake up for no reason at all and the scariest thing was I was literally having these flashes where I could see myself smashing my son's head off the coffee table. It was like several times a day I would just have that happen and it was terrifying. It never happened thank goodness. I didn't tell anyone except one friend about the flashes for years and her response was that is something you don't want to tell anybody. Her concern was child welfare might get involved and put him in care as she had lost custody of her 2 when they were little because her family reported her using drugs. I didn't tell anyone else until years later about that but I did mention to my Dr that I felt like I should definitely go back on my antidepressants because of the crying and some other symptoms. I'm just glad that they mentioned I was high risk at that first appointment so I at least had it in my head that something was definitely not right. And it's so weird that I was even having flashes of hurting him. He was such a good baby. He wasn't colicky or anything. He was a calm and happy little guy and I still was over the moon over him and would just hold him all the time even for hours after he would fall asleep sometimes because I just felt like he was a miracle or something because I didn't think I could even have kids. Hormones are terrifying.

[@latoyamitchell8934]

How are you doing now?

[@jenniferspence7092]

@@latoyamitchell8934 oh there have been struggles. I'm a single mom of a 10½ year old with severe adhd and mild autism as well as learning challenges and I myself was diagnosed with severe adhd in October 2020. So there are challenges there. But my PPD went away right away after going back on my antidepressants when he was just a few months old. Thank goodness. And before I went through that I'm sure I thought PPD was bogus anytime I heard it being discussed in the news. Just the same as premenstrual cramps. I never experienced them as a teen and there was a friend of mine that lived with my family for a few years that regularly missed school because of premenstrual cramps. I totally thought she was faking until I was 21 I think. I was always extremely irregular with my periods, like I would have one every 6 months or even just once a year. And while living with my boyfriend I went on the pill and I got it every month really nasty and heavy flow and then I experienced premenstrual cramps for the first time and began to eat my words about my friend faking it. Man those were the worst. So I can totally understand that there are people out there that don't believe PPD is a real thing and whenever possible I speak up and let them know I was the same way until I went through what I went through and now I know better. I didn't even tell my mom about those flashes. I told one friend and she was shocked and said that is something you don't want to tell anybody ever, because she didn't want me to end up having my son apprehended. And I didn't tell anyone else for years. Even when I had that appointment with the health nurse when I explained that I realized I needed to get back on my antidepressants. I just basically said I was crying uncontrollably all the time. Which I was, but it wasn't all the time. Probably a few mornings a week I would cry for several hours but the flashes of me smashing his head weren't even happening when he was crying or if I felt like I was having a tough time. Which I think scared me even more. I would be having a great time maybe have a friend over and my son being as adorable as ever and seeing that randomly flash through my mind.

[@alyssabowen2209]

i left my PPD untreated with my first child, and it has made bonding with him nearly impossible i STILL struggle to bond with him and he is 3.5. now with my 2nd child i immediately sought treatment as soon as i noticed the symptoms!

[@rhondabaroli2683]

My daughter struggled wth this and is doing better. Thank you god

[@nickeishagolding5918]

Happy to find this video, wish all dad could see this!!!

[@ericcheek2353]

I wish there were more videos with the man speaking about this topic

[@Herbalifacialspa]

My baby is 10 months old.. I've been feeling so tired these last few months. I feel so unmotivated and just so anxious all the time. Ugh just trying to find anway to feel better.

[@nickeishagolding5918]

Hope u r feeling better by now.

[@Herbalifacialspa]

@@nickeishagolding5918 I am thank you

[@thedreamer6359]

Meditation can help, I felt like that for almost a year plus. Nevillution helped me

[@yesibot.2051]

Had a miscarriage and I feel this creeping in. It’s been 3 weeks since I lost my baby so my Hcg levels are leaving my body . My job is saving my life by keeping me busy I can’t stay home 😭😭

[@yesibot.2051]

@Jasmine Spencer Thank you 💕I am keeping myself busy as much as I can to keep my mind off of it.

[@nickeishagolding5918]

Oh my... sorry ur lost, I went through this 18 months ago, but baby rainbow save me, he brings me so much joy😍💙 I don't remember the miscarriage most of the time, he distracted me!!! I pray God comfort ur heart😘👸

[@yesibot.2051]

@@nickeishagolding5918 Those are sweet words thank you! Enjoy your baby they grow up so fast 🥰🥰🥰

[@SPAFacialPlastics]

Great content Drs Mehran Colvard

[@babiesandbones7116]

Sagar Patel thank you for all your support

[@paulagibbs7151]

I came upon your video and I noticed some of these symptoms in my daughter she has twins boy & girl and she sleeps alone don't clean up eat a lot she doesn't dress up keep her feelings to herself cry. She doesn't talk about it, sometimes she says I can't believe she's a mom. Help.

[@coreyanderson7424]

Not getting enough rest is part of the issue I am guessing. I think if you're feeling overwhelmed get help and get a break. A husband should not shame his wife for getting help. It's okay. We all need help sometimes.

[@gemmahartley7592]

I will get a lot of help from my hubby for 3 weeks then it will be up to me to look after a newborn and a 3 year old and I’m so scared.

[@niknix6]

So helpful. I have a 12 week old and this speaks to me!

[@mariafernandez6056]

Hi 👋 I don’t know how to help my daughter . She is struggling with this and her husband don’t believe this happen ! What can I do???

[@panchishah7027]

what about right leg paid in 9th month and hence not able to sleep n making me crazy!

[@neuroticgypsy]

Can you have post partum depression after 9 months?

[@appleitpcbcn4025]

Ca you please help tell the difference between npd as a parent and postpartum depression, I have seen a mom try to play postpartum depression when she is severely narcissistic and uses narcissistic abuse to her children

[@theemache]

This is me! And my children are now 14 months and 28 months.

[@tatianabeatty9821]

My little one is 3 weeks. And this is our 3rd child. All of these except 10 or 11. -the last two. I'm a fat ass and keep eating cookies. I think I'm going to stop breastfeeding so I can fast and workout like I want to.

[@preciousnkunika2803]

this message really speaks to me had my daughter on 29th April 2022 and she died on 7th May 2022 and the sadness i just feel is too extrem such that i just want to be in my room isolated i cant just bare the feeling worse off coming from a third world country where such issues are not taken because your close relatives expect you to be strong reason being to them you are not the first one😭😭😭😭i just wish we can even have people here in Zambia that can sensitize more on such issues because not everyone has access to KZbin.

[@sHiNkAmAr]

I am so sorry this happen to you 💔 I had my bub on the 21st of April 2022, I’m just so sad for you to have to go threw this alone with little sympathy, loosing your child weather your the first or not the first person it has happen to is something painful and you deserve support and love ❤️ I’m so sorry 😞

[@surrogatewiththatsticker]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@clutchclaytv]

The mother of my 2 year old son we were engaged she ended up getting pregnant by another man and left my son and I to go be with this new guy and now the baby just came and she’s having major postpartum.. having trouble bonding with the baby karma came she’s feeling guilty she threw our son into this mess too thinking everything would be A okay now he’s acting out and having issues at daycare

[@jayyduhhk0m3t]

Dealing with this I do feel crippled and anxious all the time

[@JosephAkolManyuon]

Thanks for this video guys. Its really helpful

[@Tambe-o5h]

Educative

[@loganromero5089]

How long does it last? Can it be years?

[@BlendedBarbieDoll]

I feel like I have struggled for 5 years My oldest only slept for 45 minutes at a time for 9 months and cried constantly, I also had a very difficult labor and birth and struggled with a vaginal injury for close to two years.. even into my second pregnancy. I do think it can last for years :(

[@elisa0329]

2:54 "So if you add up all these things together and on top of it you're not sleeping - it's a setup!..." ❤

[@elizabethburroughs3659]

It was very helpful I'm going through all that stuff you're listing on KZbin

[@treciaramdial6288]

I have a 4 year old a 1 year old and I'm pregnant and I think that I'm going crazy

[@ThreeOaksMama]

im almost 6 months pp… i think im feeling it. I will reach out to my pcp.

[@elizabethalota1547]

How long does post partum depression last

[@googleuser5564]

Such an important topic, thanks for covering this!

[@babiesandbones7116]

Not Recorded appreciate your comment

[@moochan7982]

Can this last to years if not getting treatment? My baby is now 2 years old and Im still having those symptoms now Im like waking up and have a hard time moving since living with my in laws I got worst...

[@thedreamer6359]

Hi I felt like this and my baby is 2yrs. Nevillution has helped me so much and starting meditation and the past 4-5 months my thoughts, my mood, my joy is back. I have been doing g the mental work for the past 4 months this rigorously and I feel so much better now. Please check it out since it may be of some help for you.

[@nickeishagolding5918]

8:00 -10:00 minutes of the video is my favorite part

[@seductvebrwngyrl]

So what if you just didn't have a baby but you have a autistic 16 yr child and I get no help at all and I have all the symptoms be sides hurting my child or my self?

[@JohnTheRevelator11]

That’s called depression and overwhelm and clearly needs attention. Please seek help from a church or local community and your doctor 🙏

[@vanishreesanjeev8591]

dear sir and mam i have a lot of symptoms after the 3 years of motherhood (delivery) d you thing this is also a ppd ?

[@luanabandeira-haag6031]

I started feeling fatigued after 1 year and 2 moths pp, anxiety and then fear, which has made me feel really frustrated. I have a strong bond with my baby and he’s my only reason to be happy.

[@nmash6835]

I went through this with my firstborn now 7years and the twins now 5years old now I'm worse and I have a newborn I never got help ,is it too late for me I'm scared it's too late that it can change to bipolar.

[@tonya-toyareborndolls5650]

I have a question. I was pregnant and I lost my baby tomorrow will make a month since I lose my baby. What would you call my hurt and not being able to rest. I am still not wanting to be around people even my kids as much. I be in my room most of the time. I am finding that I don’t cry everyday but I have days and moments to where I still cry. Can you help on this please.

[@ask9087]

Praying for your healing