Prairie Village, Ks.-- Baby Blues affects almost all of us–about 80 percent of all new moms. We cry, feel stressed out or grouchy, have mood swings, and feel like we don’t know what we are doing, as a mother. Baby Blues will usually start about three days after the baby is born and it will go away two or three weeks later.
Postpartum Depression is one of several more serious illnesses that can start any time in the first year after the baby’s birth. About 20 percent of us experience symptoms, like those at the top of the page. Some of us might feel like hurting ourselves or the baby. That’s why so many of us are afraid to ask for help, but it’s important to get help as soon as possible. Seeking help means feeling better emotionally and getting rid of physical symptoms, like racing heart, feeling tired, and headaches. The sooner we get help, the shorter time the depression will last.
A group in the metro has formed "The Postpartum Resource in Kansas"
It's a place where new mom, dads, and other family members can visit for support.
For more information-- visit
http://www.kansasppd.org/
