what are some characteristics or effects of post-partum?

Answer 1

Symptoms may include:

insomnia
exhaustion
excessive sleeping but still feeling exhausted
changes in appitite
loss of sexual interest
crying spells without obvious cause
feelings of guilt
sadness
anger
feelings of despair and/or worthlessness
may become forgetful
difficulty making decisions
poor concentration PostPartum Anxiety/Panic Disorder difficulty concentrating and remembering
difficulty making decisions
difficulty completing simple tasks such as doing the dishes or the laundry
insomnia
exhaustion
loss of appetite
may have suicidal thoughts
Anxiety/Panic Attacks

Answer 2

If you feel that you are experiencing post partum depression or you know someone you think might be, you should take them (or you) to see the OBGYN right away.
The definition of having post partum depression is crying, thoughts of hurting the baby, wondering what you are doing being a mother, basically negative thoughts with a lot of crying, but here is the catch, they have to last at least 2 weeks. If it has not been two weeks then wait it out (unless you think that you are going to hurt yourself or the baby). Anything lasting less then 2 weeks is commonly called the baby blues.
There is good reason to have the baby blues.
Here you are a beautiful pregnant woman, and for 9 months you are carrying the most precious gift, and then in a matter of hours you no longer have that child inside of you. After the baby is born your hormones level goes down at a fast rate, your body and especially your emotions can't keep up with it. You don't know whether to laugh or to cry. Your hormones will level themselves out within 2 weeks after the baby is born. That is why if this is lasting longer then 2 weeks you need to get to your OBGYN.

Look at the symptoms at this website it will give the difference between the 3 different stages.

transitiontoparenthood.com/ttp/parented/postpartum/ppwarning

Answer 3

The baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally go away within a few days to a week. A new mother can have sudden mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping problems, and feel irritable, restless, anxious, and lonely. Symptoms are not severe and treatment isn’t needed. But there are things you can do to feel better. Nap when the baby does. Ask for help from your spouse, family members, and friends. Join a support group of new moms or talk with other moms.

Postpartum depression can happen anytime within the first year after childbirth. A woman may have a number of symptoms such as sadness, lack of energy, trouble concentrating, anxiety, and feelings of guilt and worthlessness. The difference between postpartum depression and the baby blues is that postpartum depression often affects a woman’s well-being and keeps her from functioning well for a longer period of time. Postpartum depression needs to be treated by a doctor. Counseling, support groups, and medicines are things that can help.
Hope this helps.....

Answer 4

It is hard to say. Most women walk around with a bitchy attitude. So, how do you know if they have depression or if they are just being themselves?