Postpartum Depression
Postpartum and perinatal depression affect 10–15% of new mothers. East Coast Telepsychiatry offers confidential, compassionate psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based medication management for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders via secure video visits.
Common Symptoms
- Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness after childbirth
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities, including time with baby
- Excessive guilt, worthlessness, or feeling like a 'bad mother'
- Anxiety, panic attacks, or racing thoughts
- Difficulty bonding with baby or feeling detached
- Changes in appetite or sleep unrelated to baby's schedule
Written and reviewed by Amy Pharr, APRN, FPMHNP-C — Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Source: NIMH: Perinatal Depression