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Baby Blues ... is not considered a disorder since it is mild and experienced by the majority of new mothers. Baby blues should be gone by about two weeks after the baby is born. It often includes the following symptoms:
SadnessCryingLow Self-EsteemFeeling stressed
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Postpartum Depression ... affects about 15% of new mothers and may begin any time during the first year postpartum. It is characterized by symptoms including:
AnxietyLack of EnergySleeping ProblemsConfusion
Frequent CryingLow Self-EsteemGuilt FeelingsEating Problems
Irritability or AngerOverwhelmed FeelingsForgetfulness
Decreased Sex DriveMoodswingsHopelessness
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Postpartum Panic Disorder ... is experienced by about 10% of new moms and may include:
Panic AttacksHeart PalpitationsChest PainsDizziness
NauseaHot or Cold FlashesShaking
Fear of Losing Control or Going CrazyNumbness or Tingling
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Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ... is experienced by around 3 to 5% of mothers and
often includes:
Obsessive and Intrusive Thoughts (Sometimes Including Thoughts of Hurting the Baby)
Avoidance of the BabyDepressionAnxiety
Repetitive Behaviors Like Counting (Diapers in the Bag, etc.)
Checking (Locking Doors, Baby's Breathing, etc) and Cleaning
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Postpartum Bipolar Disorder ... is characterized by:
ManiaRapid and Severe MoodswingsDepression
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Postpartum Psychosis ... is always a medical emergency. Around 0.2% of mothers may experience:
Extreme AgitationSevere and Rapid Moodswings
Incoherent StatementsHallucinationsLosing Touch with Reality
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Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder:
Recurrent NightmaresExtreme Anxiety
Reliving Past Traumatic Events
(Sexual, Physical, Emotional, Childbirth)
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