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How To Identify Post Natal Depression?

I have a 14 week old baby and I adore her but after a traumatic start ( she had and infection at 2 days old) I have tried to keep myself together but the last couple of days my hair is falling out (post partum) and I keep being very tearful. Is this post natal depression.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Post partum depression happens with in six weeks of pregnancy. In your case, it could be due to sleep disturbance. Better to maintain your sleep and all these symptoms would improve. In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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How To Identify Post Natal Depression?

HI Thanks for using healthcare magic Post partum depression happens with in six weeks of pregnancy. In your case, it could be due to sleep disturbance. Better to maintain your sleep and all these symptoms would improve. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks