When to Call the Doctor: Postpartum Depression
When to Call the Doctor: Postpartum DepressionWelcoming a new baby comes with a lot of emotions. It’s normal to experience ups and downs after givingbirth.But some birth parents experience postpartum depression, a serious condition that treatment can help.Know when to call your doctor or your healthcare provider for help.One: Call your healthcare provider if you have intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, irritability ornumbness that last longer than a couple weeks.Two: Call your healthcare provider if you…Lose pleasure or interest in things you used to enjoy.Lose interest in your baby, family, or friends.Are unable to sleep or are sleeping too much.Or have difficulty concentrating or making decisions.Three: Call your healthcare provider if you are afraid of not being a good parent or are afraid of being left alonewith your baby.But if you have thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby, take action right away.Put the baby in a safe place, like a crib. Call a friend or family member for help if you need to.Call or text 988 at any time to speak with a trained crisis counselor for free and confidential support.When you have a new baby, call your doctor or your healthcare provider…If you have intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, irritability or numbness that last longer than a coupleweeks.If you lose interest in things you used to enjoy.If you have trouble sleeping or concentrating, or if you are afraid of being left alone with your child.And call for help right away if you have thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby.Postpartum depression is treatable. If you or your loved one are struggling, don’t wait to get help.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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