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The postpartum "blues" affect between 50% and 80% of new mothers. Symptoms usually occur immediately following
delivery, worsen at about the 5th to 7th day and then go away by day 12. Symptoms may be mood swings, tearfulness, anciety,
irritability, and trouble sleeping. Between these symptoms, there may be periods of no symptoms.
One out of five women with the "blues" may go on to develop postpartum depression, so if symptoms last longer
than two weeks, a doctor should be consulted.
This information was taken from "Postpartum Depression: A Guide for Patients and Families" (M. Moline, PhD.,
D. Kahn, M.D., R. Ross, M.A., L. Atshuler, M.D., L.Cohen, M.D.) Expert Consensus Guidelines Series, psychguides.com.
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"Postpartum Depression" Medline Plus (Also available in Spanish)
"Depression During and After Pregnancy" (Also available in Spanish)
California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program
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