Postpartum Depression (cont.)

When to Seek Medical Care

Call your health care provider in any of the following situations:

• When you have mood swings or feel depressed for more than a few days after the birth of your baby

• When you feel you are unable to cope with the daily activities in your life, including caring for your newborn or your other children

• When you have strong feelings of depression or anger 1-2 months after childbirth

Call a neighbor, friend, or loved one who is nearby AND 911 right away if you are experiencing any of the following: 

• Inability to sleep more than 2 hours per night
  
  
• Thoughts of hurting or killing yourself

• Thoughts of hurting your baby or other children

• Hearing voices or seeing things

• Thoughts that your baby is evil

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