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Postpartum depression is incredibly common and occurs in women who have recently had a baby. Women who experience postpartum depression isn’t just feelings of sadness, it can be completely overwhelming and can lead to feelings of panic, mood swings, and uncontrollable or irrational fears and anxiety. It’s important to know that if you develop postpartum depression after delivering your child, this is not your fault and does not make you a bad mother. As all of us mothers know, your hormones during and after pregnancy are completely different than what you’re used to, so it’s completely understandable why so many women develop it after pregnancy.

In order to combat the effects of postpartum depression, it’s crucial that you have a strong support system and reach out for help. There are many options to receive medical attention and many people will step in immediately to give you advice and support. For common signs and ideas to help deal with postpartum depression, please visit my article here.