postpartum depression lasts longer than "baby blues " and it's more severe. the symptoms of postpartum depression include: sleep disruption. appetite changes -- either loss of appetite and losing more postpartumweight than you should or overeating. having no interest in seeing people. inability to enjoy the things you used to enjoy. inability to concentrate. intense self-criticism and self-blame thinking that you're a bad mother and you can't do anything right. inability to bond with your baby which can cause intense feelings of shame or guilt. if you have several of these symptoms and they've persisted for some time call your doctor to ask about being screened for postpartum depression. and if you've had any thoughts of harming the baby or yourself make that call right away.
what is postpartum depression?