Maternity and Childbirth Services

Along with the joy and the relief of giving birth to a baby, many mothers experience sadness. Some mothers may find themselves crying, irritable, impatient, feeling a lack of confidence or even unable to manage caring for themselves or their baby. Emotional changes can range from postpartum blues, to clinical depression to psychotic depression. The difference lies in the nature and the intensity of these feelings and how long they last. 

Signs and Symptoms of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression ​

• Constant fatigue
• Lack of joy in life
• A sense of emotional numbness or feeling trapped
• Withdrawal from family and friends
• Lack of concern for yourself or your ­baby
• Severe insomnia
• Excessive concern for your baby
• Loss of sexual interest or responsiveness
• A strong sense of failure or inadequacy
• Severe mood swings
• High expectations and an overly demanding attitude
• Difficulty making sense of things

For more information about Perinatal and Postpartum Depression, visit Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services or download the St. Luke's Baby Bundle app powered by YoMingo®.

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Resources
cdc.gov
helpguide.org
womenshealth.gov
health.mo.gov
Call 800-TEL-LINK (835-5465)