Watch this amazing video about four inspirational women who faced postpartum depression.
Here are the warning signs that don’t lie.
If the mum is not able to sleep at night when her baby is sleeping, in other words if she has insomnia, difficulty sleeping, that is a warning sign.
If she has big appetite changes, usually a loss of appetite, but it could be the opposite and work either way.
If she is feeling hopeless, if her self-esteem is low, if she is feeling guilt feelings, these are all side effects of postpartum depression.
Sometimes a woman does not identify with the term depression. She might feel more anxious or she might be more irritable or short-tempered. If the new mum is feeling like she is not sad, but she is snapping at her toddler or she is yelling at her husband even though she knows he does not deserve it. This really could be depression that is manifesting in another way.
Watch the video and see whether you relate to the women talking. If so, then contact Beyond Blue.
