Postpartum Depression Treatment.

If you're experiencing postpartum depression or the "baby blues" you should take care of yourself by getting adequate rest, eating a nutritious diet, exercising in moderation, and accessing your social support system. Listen and respond to your body's cues for rest. If possible, get some rest during the day while the baby is napping. You may also need to call on friends, family, or a hired caregiver to help care for the baby so you can rest.

If you're suffering from postpartum depression, you should also seek early treatment with a doctor so you can have a more rapid recovery.

Postpartum Depression Causes

There has been no single cause identified for postpartum depression. In fact, many factors can contribute to it. They may include:

• hormonal changes
• disappointment in birth experience
• a sense of loss from no longer being pregnant
• level of marital satisfaction

Postpartum Depression

Much more serious and lasting than the "baby blues," some women experience what is clinically referred to as postpartum depression. The following are the most common symptoms of postpartum depression. However, each woman experiences these symptoms differently. Symptoms include:

Pospartum Care

After delivering her baby, a mother will continue to be monitored and receive pain relief, if needed. A mother and baby usually remain at the hospital for a couple of days to recover.

Postpartum care for the mother:

As the mother recovers, the following symptoms are not uncommon: