Postpartum depression is more than the baby blues.
It's a serious condition which can threaten the lives of both mom and baby. Recognizing the first signs of this depression can hasten recovery time and allow for more bonding time with your new baby. What differentiates postpartum depression from the baby blues is usually the time frame in which it occurs and the severity of the symptoms. Baby blues often last one week or less and occur shortly after childbirth. Symptoms are typically mild and include mood swing, crying and fatigue.