New mothers and people close to them should know the warning signs of postpartum depression.

They include:

• trouble enjoying your baby or yourself;
• trouble sleeping;
• crying jags and feeling sad;
• lack of appetite or big weight gain;
• anxiety;
• feelings of guilt or worthlessness;
• feelings of hopelessness,
• and scary thoughts of harming you or your baby.

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If you have any of these warning signs, or know a new mother who exhibits them, get help immediately.

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