Denial/Lack of Proper Treatment

Postpartum Depression...NOT ME!

Well, maybe

I haven't been feeling like myself, and I just can't seem to get it together, But I can't have Postpartum Depression.  I really love my baby, and I have waited so long to have my baby.  I have a great husband, and a great job to go back to.  I don't have any reason to be depressed, BUT something feels wrong, something is not right.

Most women do not EXPECT to suffer from Postpartum Depression.  Women will list a million reasons as to why they cannot be suffering from Postpartum Depression, or Anxiety.  This is DANGEROUS because it can lead to denial of a  serious, but treatable illness.

Be Proactive and Consult with a Healthcare Professional. 

Call Rays of Hope 1-800-501-3053 x2 to schedule a Confidential Assessment.

RISK FACTORS INCLUDE:

-A Personal of Family History of Depression or Anxiety

-Previous Hormonal problems such as PMS

-Difficult pregnancy or birth experience

-Unplanned pregnancy

-Trauma induced pregnancy, such as Rape

-Previous experience with Postpartum Depression

-Divorce/Separation, Lack of Support from Partner, other Parent

MYTHS INCLUDE:

-Only weak women get Postpartum Depression (PPD)

-Only rich women can afford to get Postpartum Depression (PPD)

-I am too busy to have Postpartum Depression

-If I have Postpartum Depression, I must not be a good mom

-Only Caucasian women have PPD

The truth is STRONG women, POOR women, SUPER BUSY women, FANTASTIC mothers, AFRICAN-AMERICAN, HISPANIC, ASIAN, & ALL RACES of women are vulnerable to and can suffer from Postpartum Depression. 

The common factor for all of these women is the genetic compound that makes a woman, a woman, and therefore vulnerable to the possibility of suffering from Postpartum Mood Disorders.