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12 Mar 2024

Learn more about post-natal depression

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Whether it's extreme fatigue, feelings of discouragement, or disappointment, postpartum depression should be identified early.

  • There is no reason to feel guilty if you feel this way because many mothers experience the same thing
  • Post-natal or post-partum depression should not be confused with baby blues
  • It occurs between the 2nd and 8th week after giving birth, whereas baby blues occur within hours of the baby's birth
  • Postpartum depression is sometimes related to the pain of childbirth
  • Mothers who have had a C-section are more often affected by postpartum depression
  • Talk about it with others and get professional help.
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CeCe
4 Aug 2023

I can temporarily fake it but I can't shake it... this depression is drowning me.. I've heard about postpartum depression but pre-partum depression???

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Holly
Sending all the love ,comfort and prayers ❤️
4 Aug 2023

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Haily
Absolutely. Perinatal Depression is a diagnosis and very real. I hope you have someone supportive you can talk to about this. Don't be afraid to bring it up at your ob appts either. I was having major panic attacks my first and second trimester and I asked specifically if I could have something for anxiety from my OB, because I was already seeing a therapist once a week. It has helped me a ton to talk about it and when it gets overwhelming to have that medication. Your feelings are valid, just remember feelings are not facts. ❤️ you are gonna be a great mom. Reach out before it gets too hard to handle ❤️
4 Aug 2023

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🩷Kasha🩵👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
1 Jun 2023

Post partum depression is real I was lucky not to have it as bad with my daughter but with this second baby it's hitting hard I don't want to do anything everything is irritating me and I'm so tired I just want to sleep but can't I just want to scream and cry 😢

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Ashley
I think I’m going through it too! I feel so low and annoyed all day I just want to stay in my bed.
1 Jun 2023

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🩷Kasha🩵👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
yes something I've started to do is allowing others to step in and help even if it for 30 mins being able to get a good shower in or sit with my sister uninterrupted from my kids just to talk,laugh or watch a movie has helped.
1 Jun 2023

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Yoyo
9 Mar 2023

It’s weird… Im blessed I’m happy with my baby and family. But somehow I just don’t feel HAPPY like something is missing it’s weird. I hope this isn’t the start of post partum depression

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It really could be love. It hits you out of nowhere and it’s s bit different than depression before a baby. I felt mine coming on after my baby and then I was in denial for a few days but deep down I knew it so I faced it. I still have my days honestly but she’s my motivation, I do activities around the house that I enjoyed before and I have a great support system. I hope you can find something to occupy your mind and I pray that someone is around for you because you hurt too, even after you’ve done something so beautiful as have a baby 🥰🙏🏾 You’re a strong woman and you’re never alone!!
9 Mar 2023

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Yoyo
Thank you so much for that🥹❤️ maybe I am in denial. I do have just waves of sadness and when I get asked what’s wrong I can almost just cry! But then I feel bad for feeling this way because my baby is healthy and alive . I’m healthy and alive . I should be more happy and greatful but it’s just there . That feeling is just there
9 Mar 2023

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Brooke
24 Oct 2022

Any moms here with pre diagnosed depression get much worse when paired with Post partum depression? If so how do you manage??

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Brooke
I have 3 under 3 and a frequently absent father so it's really hard to find time for myself.. I'm lucky to get a shower every 4 Days
24 Oct 2022

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Brooke
that'll probably work after my youngest gets a proper sleep schedule and my oldest adjusts to the new house schedule
24 Oct 2022

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Lucia
8 Oct 2022

This post partum depression really got me feeling all alone . I love my son so much but like 🤕I feel empty .

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Cherokee
Hoping you get through this 🙏🏼
8 Oct 2022

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Neicey
If it gets any worse get help!!!! Girl
8 Oct 2022

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Victoria
22 Nov 2021

I am almost 6 months post partum and believe I am still struggling with post partum depression. I consistently feel as though as I am not doing anything right and feel like I cannot bond with my son, any tips? Any tips on how to make it easier for me and my significant other to work through as well?

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