Jacqueline V Cohen, LPC - Individual and Couples Counseling
Symptoms & Education of Postpartum Depression (PPD)
What YOU Should Know about Postpartum Depression
 
Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects 10-15% of women after childbirth. It can occur anywhere from three or four weeks, up to a year after delivery. About 1/3 of these women with PPD face relatively mild symptoms that can diminish without any form of treatment.
However, the remainder experience more severe symptoms that can persist for months or even years if left untreated.
Women who suffer from depression before or during pregnancy are at risk for developing PPD. Also if a woman experiences PPD, she is at an even higher risk for reoccurence.
 
Common Symptoms of PPD
* Loss of interest in activities once    enjoyed
* Feeling Irritable
* Feeling Exhausted
* Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness
* Worry
* Guilt
* Feelings of Inadequacy
* Feeling Worthless
 
What is the Difference between Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression, and
Postpartum Psychosis?
 
Baby Blues usually occur in the days after delivery, and the symptoms you may experience include mood swings, feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed and crying spells. The Baby Blues usually diminish within a few days or a week.
 
PPD symptoms last longer, are more severe and can occur anytime up to a year after delivery. The symptoms include the above, as well as thoughts of hurting yourself and/or your baby and the loss of interest in your baby. 
 
Postpartum Psychosis occurs in one to four out of every 1,000 childbirths. It can usually occur within the first two weeks after delivery. Women who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder are at a higher risk for postpartum psychosis. Symptoms may include feelings of confusion, rapid mood swings, seeing things that aren't really there and trying to hurt yourself and/or your baby.
 
For more helpful information please visit:
Georgia Postpartum Support Network GPSnetwork.org
 
Other Helpful Links and Information
 
www.NationalEatingDisorder.org National Eating Disorder Assoc.
www.nmhag.org National Mental Health Association of Georgia
http://atlantappdmom.blogspot.com by Amber Koter-Puline
www.meetup.com/PPDAtlanta/ Atlanta Postpartum Support Group
www.postpartumhealing.com Postpartum Healing for New Moms
http://postpartumprogress.typepad.com  Postpartum Progress Blog
by Katherine Stone
www.luminabirth.com  Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum Doula    Support for Atlanta Mamas
www.execucarearc.com  ExecuCare ARC (ExecuCare ARC helps individuals discontinue the use of drugs and alcohol while repairing the damage done to the brain as a result of chronic use. This leaves a person better prepared for the next phase of recovery.) 
 
 
 
 
 
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