Women commonly have mood changes during pregnancy, especially after delivery. These mood changes may be caused by changes in hormone levels.
Many non-hormonal factors may also affect mood during this period:
Changes in your body from pregnancy and delivery Changes in work and social relationships Having less time and freedom for yourself Lack of sleep Worries about your ability as a mother
Feelings of anxiety, irritation, tearfulness, and restlessness are common in the week or two after pregnancy. These feelings are often called the postpartum or baby blues. These symptoms almost always go away soon, without the need for treatment.
Postpartum depression may occur when the baby blues do not fade away or when signs of depression start 1 or more months after childbirth.
What causes Postpartum depression?
Women commonly have mood changes during pregnancy, especially after delivery. These mood changes may be caused by changes in hormone levels.
Many non-hormonal factors may also affect mood during this period:
Changes in your body from pregnancy and delivery Changes in work and social relationships Having less time and freedom for yourself Lack of sleep Worries about your ability as a mother
Feelings of anxiety, irritation, tearfulness, and restlessness are common in the week or two after pregnancy. These feelings are often called the postpartum or baby blues. These symptoms almost always go away soon, without the need for treatment.
Postpartum depression may occur when the baby blues do not fade away or when signs of depression start 1 or more months after childbirth.