Some of the risk factors for perinatal and postpartum depression include the following:
- A personal family history of depression, anxiety, or postpartum depression
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD or PMS)
- Inadequate support system
- Financial Stress
- Marital or relationship stress
- Complications in pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding
- A major recent life event such as job loss, relocation, or death
- Being a mother of multiples
- Mothers who experience premature delivery or have an infant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women with thyroid imbalance
- Women with any form of Diabetes (type 1, type 2, or gestational)
Symptoms can happen anytime during pregnancy or up to a year following. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment.
- Feelings of anger or irritability
- Lack of interest in your baby
- appetite and sleep disturbances
- Crying and sadness
- Feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness
- Loss of interest, joy, or pleasure in things you used to enjoy
- Thoughts of harming your baby or yourself- Please Call 911 Immediately
- If you are experiencing any of the preceding symptoms, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment.
For Additional Immediate Help Contact Postpartum Support International