Maternal Depression

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Maternal Depression

New moms... how are you coping?
How do I know if I have postpartum depression?
	Only a trained healthcare or mental health professional can tell you whether you have postpartum depression or not. Look at the following list and see if any of these apply to you. If so, seek help.
During the past week or two, I have:
	Been unable to laugh and see the funny side of things Not looked forward to things I usually enjoy Blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong Felt scared or panicky for no good reason Had things get the best of me Been so unhappy that I have difficulty sleeping Felt sad or miserable Been so unhappy that I have been crying Thought of harming myself, my baby, or others

What if I feel like I may hurt myself, my baby, or someone else? Wayne & Holmes county residents: call The Counseling Center of Wayne & Holmes Counties Emergency Services 24 hours a day 330-264-9029 or 1-877-264-9029 Medina County: call Alternative Paths 24 hours a day 330-725-9195 Call 911 Go to your nearest hospital emergency room.