The baby blues are common after having a child, affecting 85-90% of all births, and usually occur at any time during the first couple of days. It includes brief episodes of sadness, crying, irritability, anxiety, elation, headache, insomnia, confusion, forgetfulness and ambivalent thoughts. These symptoms are hormonal in cause and may be exaggerated due to mom’s lack of sleep and exhaustion. Fortunately, the baby blues usually go away within 10-14 days after delivery.
Preparing for childbirth by attending childbirth classes and reading books about pregnancy and parenting will help ease the transition into parenthood and this often major life change. Be aware of these symptoms and the potential progression into postpartum depression. If symptoms persist always contact your doctor.
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