Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Postpartum depression is TEMPORARY and TREATABLE. Seeking support from professionals is an act of courage and the first step to getting the help you deserve.
It is not uncommon for women to experience ‘baby blues’ after delivery. Between 60% and 80% of women experience feelings of exhaustion, irritation, and sadness after having given birth. These symptoms may last between two and fourteen days.
If these feelings persist past two weeks, however, you may be experiencing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Every case of postpartum depression is different. You do not need to meet all of these symptoms:
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Low mood, sadness, tearfulness
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Loss of interest, joy, or pleasure in things you used to enjoy
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Agitation or anxiety
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Lack of energy or feeling slowed down physically
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Difficulty concentrating
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Appetite or sleep disturbance
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Feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness
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Possible thoughts of harming the baby or yourself
If you are experiencing postpartum depression, reach out to your primary care giver or OB today.
DO NOT DEAL WITH IT ALONE
HUSBANDS, YOU CAN HELP!
If your wife is experiencing postpartum depression - get her the help she needs!
Avigdor Ceitlin, RMFT
347.661.3850
Office on Union Street
Yossi Feigenson, LMHC
917.680.5009
yossifeigenson@gmail.com
Relief Resources
718.431.9501
SPARKS
718.277.2757
Visit The Motherhood Center of NYC
for more information and FAQs
"About 10% of new moms develop postpartum thyroiditis, which means that the postpartum gland is inflamed. This condition can result in a temporary overactive or underactive thyroid.
Some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism are weight loss, anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia. Symptoms of hypothyroidism are tiredness, depression, weight gain and loss of memory…
If a new mom's depressed due to a thyroid imbalance, all the antidepressants and therapy in the world wouldn't fix it."
Dr. Shoshanna Bennett in Postpartum
Depression for Dummies
HELPFUL TIP
Have your TSH levels checked to find out
if you’re experiencing Thyroid problems.
