Clients often ask me what is the difference between Postpartum blues often termed “baby blues” and Postpartum Depression?  The answer is: the severity of the symptoms.  It is very common for most new mothers to experience the baby blues following delivery of their newborn, in fact, studies report up to 70% of women do experience the symptoms of baby blues.  It is theorized that this is related to the significant reduction in estrogen following the birth of the baby.

13% of new mothers will experience Postpartum Depression, a condition that can be slightly more serious than baby blues; however, treatable.  Symptoms of Postpartum Depression are:

• Loss of appetite.
• Insomnia.
• Intense irritability and anger.
• Overwhelming fatigue.
• Loss of interest in sex.
• Lack of joy in life.
• Feelings of shame, guilt or inadequacy.
• Severe mood swings.

Sara Czubak, M.A., with Harper Psychological, PLC is trained to identify and treat the symptoms of postpartum depression, mild to severe, as they relate to the birth of children.  As a mother herself, this is an issue near and dear to her heart; the client will be empathized with and understood from only a place that another mother could.  Call us today to schedule an appointment, you should not have to suffer alone anymore.