Postpartum Depression

• Persistent sadness or hopelessness

• Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed

• Difficulty bonding with the baby

• Withdrawing from family and friends

• Excessive crying or emotional overwhelm

• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

• Feelings of inadequacy or guilt as a parent

• Irritability or anger

• Fear of being alone with the baby

• Thoughts of self-harm or harming the baby

• Fatigue or lack of energy

• Sleep disturbances (insomnia or excessive sleep)

• Changes in appetite (eating too much or too little)

• Unexplained weight gain or loss

• Physical aches and pains without a clear cause

• Headaches or migraines

• Gastrointestinal discomfort (e.g., nausea or upset stomach)

• Muscle tension or restlessness

• Decreased libido

• Feeling physically drained or exhausted