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Postpartum Depression

Perinatal depression is depression that occurs during pregnancy or after giving birth. Tiredness, problems sleeping, feeling emotional, and changes in body weight are common during and after pregnancy, but these symptoms may be signs of depression, as well.  When the symptoms are not severe the condition is usually called the “baby blues” and goes away quickly.
 
One of the most common forms of perinatal depression is postpartum depression.  Postpartum depression can occur any time within a year after giving birth.  The difference between postpartum depression and the “baby blues” is that with postpartum depression the symptoms and sad feelings don’t go away.  Risk factors for postpartum depression include a history of mental illness in your family; marital and financial problems; and feeling isolated and alone.  To get answers to all your postpartum depression questions, visit our list of Recommended Sites. 

Postpartum depression needs to be treated by a doctor. Counseling, support groups, and medicines can help. PhillyHealthInfo.org is here to help you find support groups and treatment centers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Our health services list in the blue box on the right side of the page is a good place to start.