post partum (redirected from Postpartum period)

post partum /post par·tum/ (pōst pahr´tum) [L.] after parturition.

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Patient discussion about Postpartum period.

Q. How to help someone with depression after pregnancy? My sons friend just had a baby (week old). Already the girlfriend is in major depression and refuses to take her medication. The man is afraid to leave the baby, what should he do?

A. sounds like postpardum to me,my wife went through that with our last kid,it sucked but you have to be very patient,if she wont take her meds he can try crushing them and putting them in her food,but it doesnt always work,get the family involved,friends,everyone around her can help,do what ever it takes as long as the baby is taking care of.

Q. How do I know if I have Postpartum Depression and how can I get help? Hi everyone. I’m Lesa Elba 27 yrs old. I gave birth to a beautiful female baby 3 months before. I had depression before I had her and now I think I have postpartum. How do I know if I have Postpartum Depression and how can I get help?

A. if you feel you are not enjoying things you usually do, if you sit in a gloomy state at home, apathy to your child and maybe even wanting to harm him and you ,overwhelming fatigue, insomnia,loss of appetite. all this can lead to Postpartum depression. but there's also a normal phenomenon that is called "the baby blues" which last a few days or weeks. that looks the same but also shows mood swings and lighter symptoms then Postpartum depression.