Your body changes a lot after you give birth, and after the preterm birth of your baby, you may experience some of the same postpartum changes as women who did not deliver early. Some of these changes are physical, like your breasts getting full of milk, and others are emotional, like feeling extra stress. It's important to go to all postpartum checkups, even if you're feeling fine. Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication for women who have just had a baby. PPD is having strong feelings of sadness, anxiety and tiredness that last for a long time after giving birth, and these feelings can make it hard for you to take care of yourself and your baby. PPD is a medical condition that needs treatment to get better. ResourcesMarch of DimesThis resource was created with support from Covis.