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Baby Blues

Baby blues are not just a cute way to describe a pair of beautiful blue eyes. Nor is it just the name of a cute cartoon strip featured in many newspapers. In this instance the term is also the common way of describing the postpartum depression many women experience following the birth of their child.

The onset of baby blues usually occurs within 3 to 4 days following the birth of the baby, but usually only lasts a few days. Some women experience the baby blues as unusual mood swings; moving with lightening speed from laughter to tears. Depression, lack of concentration and loss of appetite are also symptoms of postpartum depression. This may also manifest as a difficulty sleeping once the baby has fallen asleep.

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These symptoms are all part of being a new mother. If these symptoms only last a week to 10 days then a new mother is said to have the baby blues. However, if these symptoms are severe or last for an extended period of time, then the mother might be diagnosed as having postpartum depression.

Along with a confirmed diagnosis of postpartum depression, comes relief in the form of therapy, medicines and support groups. No longer is postpartum depression a thing to be hidden and whispered about. In fact, thanks to Brooke Shields and her book, more and more women are willing to step forward and get help when they realize they are experiencing the symptoms of this type of depression.

Some of the symptoms of postpartum depression have been mentioned already: mood swings, depression, sleeplessness and loss of appetite. Some of the other symptoms are:

Restlessness
Irritability
Anxiety
Lack of enthusiasm
Lack of energy
Lack of motivation
Sleeping too much
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Feeling hopeless
Weight gain
Lack of interest in the baby

While most baby blues occur in the first few weeks after giving birth, it is not uncommon for a woman to begin feeling depressed months later. Any depression experienced by a new mother within six months of giving birth may have its roots in postpartum depression.

While most women experience the "blues" type of postpartum depression, occasionally the depression goes beyond mild and becomes something much more serious: postpartum psychosis. This is when all of the symptoms of postpartum depression are combined with feelings of suicide or of wanting to harm the baby. Any woman who thinks she has passed beyond mild baby blues into postpartum psychosis should seek professional help immediately.

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