Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have ongoing symptoms of postpartum depression?
See significance of postpartum depression if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If your doctor has given you specific instructions to follow after your delivery, be sure to follow those instructions.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you think a lot about death or suicide?
Yes Are you afraid you might hurt your baby or yourself?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have ongoing symptoms of postpartum depression?
Yes Are you often tearful or grumpy?
Yes Do you have feelings of worthlessness or guilt?
Yes Do you have ongoing trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia)?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 7, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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