Symptoms of Postpartum depression

General information about symptoms of Postpartum depression: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Postpartum depression. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Postpartum depression. Furthermore, symptoms of Postpartum depression may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Postpartum depression.

List of symptoms of Postpartum depression: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Postpartum depression includes:

Symptoms of Postpartum depression: Postpartum depression can occur after the birth of any child, not just the first . This condition is characterized by more intense feelings of sadness, despair, anxiety, and irritability. It often disrupts a woman's ability to function, which is the key sign that medical attention is necessary. ¹

Symptoms of postpartum depression include

restlessness, irritability, or excessive crying;
headaches, chest pains, heart palpitations, numbness, hyperventilation;
an inability to sleep or extreme exhaustion or both;
loss of appetite and weight loss, or, conversely, overeating and weight gain;
difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions;
an excessive amount of concern or disinterest in the baby;
feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and worthlessness;
a fear of harming the baby or one's self;
a loss of interest or pleasure in activities, including sex .

More symptoms of Postpartum depression: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Postpartum depression, underlying causes of Postpartum depression, associated conditions for Postpartum depression, risk factors for Postpartum depression, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet: NWHIC

Last revision: May 26, 2003

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