Understanding the progression from baby blues to Postpartum depression
Feeling tearful, irritable, and sad after becoming a mama? Navigating feelings of shame alongside joy and unsure what is considered normal?Â
We’ve got you, mama. MOST women experience the baby blues, a transient period up to 2 weeks after a baby is born that lifts and lightens as the days go on.Â
So what differentiates this from postpartum depression? This guide will help you shed light on key differences between baby blues and postpartum depression (which can manifest in disguise!) as anxiety, rage, and other unpleasant mood disorders.