Post Partum Blues are the most common emotional reaction that women may experience after delivery. Symptoms include sadness, anxiety, tearfulness and difficulty sleeping. The symptoms usually appear 2-3 days after delivery and resolve after 2 weeks. Usually the only treatment required is reassurance and help with household chores and care of the baby. Occasionally some women may develop post partum depression. If you experience "Postpartum Blues" that last longer than 2 weeks, or if the symptoms do not appear until 1-2 months after delivery, it is very important that you notify your physician. Symptoms of postpartum depression include: Feeling unable to care for your baby or yourself, Daily tasks such as cooking, dressing and working (at home or on the job) seem impossible. If you have hallucinations or delusions about yourself or your baby, call your physician right away. This condition, called postpartum psychosis is the most severe and most rare emotional reaction to delivery. It is an emergency requiring immediate help.