Postpartum Blues & Depression
Compassionate support for postpartum blues and postpartum depression. Evaluation, emotional support, and evidence-based treatments for new mothers.
What Is Postpartum Depression (PPD)?
Up to 20% of mothers experience a longer-lasting, more serious form of depression after childbirth. PPD is not a weakness—it is a medical condition and a very treatable one.
Signs of Postpartum Depression
- Persistent sadness or despair beyond 2–3 weeks
- Depression beginning 3+ weeks postpartum
- Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, loneliness
- Anxiety about the baby’s safety
- Feeling overwhelmed or detached
- Loss of interest in baby, self, or usual activities
- Physical symptoms (fatigue, headaches, nausea, difficulty breastfeeding)
- Thoughts of self-harm or harming the baby (requires immediate care
Risk Factors
- History of depression
- Previous PPD
- Difficult pregnancy
- Limited support network
- Thyroid disorders
- PMS/PMDD history
- Past trauma or abuse
