Postpartum Depression: Support & Healing
Postpartum depression is common, it is not your fault, and it is treatable. You deserve care as much as your baby does.
Postpartum depression is a form of depression that can begin during pregnancy or after childbirth. It is more than the short baby blues. It can bring deep sadness, anxiety, exhaustion, guilt, and trouble bonding or feeling joy. Hormonal changes, sleep loss, life changes, and a lack of support can all contribute, and it can also affect partners. It is a medical condition, not a weakness or a failure as a parent, and treatment and support work well.
- Tell someone you trust how you feel, and do not wait for it to pass by itself
- Speak with your doctor or a mental health professional; treatment can include therapy and, when needed, medication
- Accept help with cooking, cleaning, and baby care so you can rest