Signs and symptoms of postnatal depression

Symptoms can begin anywhere from 24 hours to several months after delivery

• Sleep disturbance unrelated to baby’s sleep
• Changes in appetite
• Crying - feeling sad and crying without apparent reason OR feeling like you want to cry but can’t
• Feelings of being overwhelmed, out of control, unable to cope
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Negative obsessive thoughts
• Fear of being alone OR withdrawing from family and friends
• Memory difficulties and loss of concentration
• Feeling guilty and inadequate
• Loss of confidence and self-esteem