Signs of Postpartum depression
Symptoms of Postpartum depression
The list of
medical symptoms
mentioned in various sources
for Postpartum depression include those below.
Note that Postpartum depression symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Postpartum depression signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor:
List of 41
Postpartum depression Symptoms
Signs or Symptoms of Postpartum depression:
Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Postpartum depression can
occur after the birth of any child, not just the first (6) . This
condition is characterized by more intense feelings of sadness, despair,
anxiety, and irritability. It often disrupts a woman's ability to function,
which is the key sign that medical attention is necessary. (Source: excerpt from Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet: NWHIC)
Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Symptoms of postpartum depression include
- restlessness, irritability, or excessive crying;
- headaches, chest pains, heart palpitations, numbness, hyperventilation;
- an inability to sleep or extreme exhaustion or both;
- loss of appetite and weight loss, or, conversely, overeating and weight
gain;
- difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions;
- an excessive amount of concern or disinterest in the baby;
- feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and worthlessness;
- a fear of harming the baby or one's self;
- a loss of interest or pleasure in activities, including sex (14) .
(Source: excerpt from
Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet: NWHIC)
More Symptoms of Postpartum depression:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Postpartum depression article.
In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture
of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
it may be necessary to examine symptoms
that may be
caused by:
Medical articles on signs and symptoms:
These general reference articles may be related
to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
What are the signs of Postpartum depression?
The phrase "signs of Postpartum depression" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Postpartum depression that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Postpartum depression" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Postpartum depression.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Postpartum depression.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Postpartum depression has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Postpartum depression signs or Postpartum depression symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Postpartum depression may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Postpartum depression symptoms.
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