Pregnancy and birth are supposed to be a joyful time. The excitement of parenthood and a new baby, dreams of your sweet family, and those wonderful bonding moments. But all of this may lose some of its joy because of maternal depression and anxiety. This depression or anxiety can begin during pregnancy and worsen after birth. It can be as mild as the “baby blues” or as disabling as postpartum depression or anxiety. This film takes a look at the “baby blues,” postpartum depression, and the difference between them. We’ll also talk about what to do if you have postpartum depression and some helpful tips on how to function at home and how to improve your mood.

Originally released by True to Life Productions, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 07, 2018.

Postpartum Depression: Introduction (3:25); --Feeling the Blues (6:30); -- PPD and Postpartum Anxiety (2:29); -- What Causes PPD and Anxiety? (3:58); -- How to Recognize PPD (1:52); -- How Do I Talk to my Medical Provider? (2:34); -- How to Treat PPD (3:55); -- Postpartum Psychosis (0:50); -- Postpartum Depression: Conclusion (2:29); -- Credits: Postpartum (0:06); .