Feeling Blue?
Postpartum Depression affects your mind, body, thinking,
emotions, and behaviours. It can affect all aspects of your life,
including how you feel about yourself attachment to your baby
and your baby’s healthy development.
How Do I know I Have It? Some Common signs of
Postpartum Depression include:
Extreme fatigue or exhaustion
Lack of interest in things that usually bring pleasure
Uncontrollable crying
Feeling upset or angry over things that usually wouldn't bother you
Depressed feelings or extreme mood swings
Change in appetite and sleep
Feeling unfit or unable to care for your baby
Lack of interest or resentment toward your baby
Withdrawing from family, friends and social
interactions
Strong feelings of guilt, failure, worthlessness
Sleep problems from worry, fear, or nervousness
Panic attacks or excessive worrying
Unwanted or scary thoughts
In Revelstoke, call Public Health at 250-814-2244, your doctor,
Revelstoke Mental Health at 250-814-2241, or 811
( Visit https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/articles/coping-postpartum-
depression-and-anxiety for more information)
Pacific Post Partum Support Society
A non‑profit society dedicated to supporting the needs of postpartum mothers and their
families. They also publish Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Self ‑ Help Guide for
Mothers. Website: http://www.postpartum.org/
Toll Free Phone: 1-855‑255‑7999
BC Reproductive Mental Health Program
Visit https://reproductivementalhealth.ca/ This site has a range of information on women’s
mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. You will find fact sheets,
worksheets and resources. Fact sheet: https://reproductivementalhealth.ca/sites/default/
files/uploads/resources/files/baby_blues_postpartum_depression_fact_sheet.pdf
Heads Up Guys: For men, about men. Health strategies for managing and
preventing depression. http://headsupguys.ca/
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