Postnatal depression is an illness that occurs after having a baby, characterize by low mood swings, which usually develops within the first month following childbirth. This can range in severity from a mild and normal period of mood disturbance called baby blues to the most severe and rarest problem which is postnatal psychosis.

Unexplained tearful and miserable feeling such feeling may be worse at certain times of the day, particularly in the mornings. Inability to enjoy oneself, which may be prominent in new mothers, who feel that they are not enjoying having a new baby in the way they expected to. Irritability with either other children, the new baby or with partner.


Insomnia or walking too early in the morning even when you manage to sleep. Loss of appetite which can be a problem sine new mother’s need all the energy, they can get to look after their babies. Anxiety a feeling of tense and on edge all the time, panic attacks of something catastrophic, lasting several minutes or hours. Feeling of worthlessness, hopelessness as well as ability to cope with difficult situation and suicidal thoughts.
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