Baby blues or is it more?

Postpartum Depression is a serious illness and needs to be taken care of quickly and the video gives information on what Postpartum Depression is and what mothers can do to get the help that is needed not just for themselves but for their baby and family.

Imagine giving birth to a beautiful baby and getting compliments on how gorgeous the baby looks and how blessed the mother is to have a new life. All the while the mother is feeling overwhelmed and sadden by not being able to take care of the baby correctly or not happy that the baby was even born. Many researchers believe that hormonal changes contribute to the depression.  Research does show that the risk of postpartum depression increases with previous depression episodes and the lack of support after the pregnancy. 

I learned in my Child Development Class with Dr.Weimer that the responsibility of the baby should not just be in the hands of the mother but also the father. The father must show support to the new baby and the mother, because it gives the child a bond with the father and gives the mother someone to rely on when feeling overwhelmed or stressed by all the new changes. 

Postpartum depression should not be taken lightly and the fathers must take quick action to help their spouses, it could lead to postpartum psychosis.

As a mother, I know it is difficult to adjust to a new life style and the stresses are huge but when in doubt of yourself or a spouse with a baby please seek help before the problems become worse, no one wants to see a baby get hurt or see a mother struggling to keep it together, we want to see happy families.