Lexington Womens Health

Postpartum Depression

For most women having a baby is an exciting time. Although after childbirth many mothers feel sad, angry, afraid, or anxious. Most new mothers, about 70-80% have these feelings in a mild form called postpartum blues or sometimes called "baby blues." The baby blues are a passing state of heightened emotions. Postpartum blues almost always go away in a few days.

About 10% of new mothers have a greater problem called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is more intense and lasts longer. Women with postpartum depression have strong feelings of sadness, anxiety, trouble sleeping, tearfulness, fatigue, appetite problems, suicidal thoughts or impaired concentration. It often requires counseling and treatment. Postpartum depression can occur after any birth, not just the first.

Find out more about Postpartum depression.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lexington Women’s Health is comprised of four board certified obstetrician-gynecologists supported by an experienced and well trained team of medical professionals. Emily Cunningham, M.D., Jennifer Fuson M.D. FACOG, Joanne O’Nan M.D., Leah Mitchell M.D., Melissa Courtney ARNP., Kethryn Allen, PAC, Laure Schadler C.N.M., and Crystal Brown, ARNP make up the medical staff of Lexington Women’s Health located at 1720 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 702 Lexington Kentucky. If you are looking for an obstetrician or gynecologists in the Lexington Kentucky area contact Lexington Women’s Health to schedule an appointment with either Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Fuson, Dr O’Nan or Dr. Mitchell today.