Postpartum Depression - Feelings of Sadness and Tears

The birth of a child is the most beautiful moment in a mother's life. However, it can happen that the joy, happiness, and love for the newborn baby are replaced by other, much more frightening emotions. The mother-woman may experience fear that she won't be able to handle everything around the baby, she must cope with the "surge" of hormones, lack of rest, feelings of sadness, and frequent crying. These feelings (known as postpartum blues) are entirely normal for new mothers and usually d...

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