Postpartum care isn't limited to your physical health; it also includes your mental well-being, such as managing mood swings, irritability, sadness and anxiety. Please talk to your provider or seek emergency care if:

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• You experience strong feelings of depression and anger 1-2 months after childbirth
• You experience feelings of sadness, doubt, guilt, or helplessness
• You are unable to care for yourself or your baby
• You have trouble doing tasks at home or on the job
• Experience appetite changes
• You notice that things that used to bring you pleasure no longer do
• Anxiety or panic attacks occur
• You feel like harming yourself or your baby

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• You can have a conversation with your doctor.
• Your doctor can perform a physical examination and any necessary tests.
• You could have an underlying medical problem that requires a physician to detect.
• If you think that you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or the number for the local emergency ambulance service NOW!
• And when in doubt, call your doctor NOW or go to the closest emergency department.