If you are in crisis and in the US call 911. Suicide Awareness call 988. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS) it’s a 24/7, free, confidential hotline for pregnant and new moms in English and  En Espanol. 

If you are in crisis and in the UK call 999. NHS help to find mental health help near you at https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

How can you tell if you are experiencing Postpartum Depression or just the normal baby blues? The baby blues affect 60 – 80% of new mothers. Baby blues are so common due to the fluctuation of hormones that happen quite rapidly after birth coupled with acute sleep deprivation. Baby blues last between 2 days and 2 weeks after birth. If you have developed blues like symptoms before giving birth or they continue past two weeks after your baby is born you may want to consider talking to your doctor. You can bring any of your concerns up to your general practitioner, your obstetrician and even your baby’s pediatrician. They are all qualified to help you. You can also use my contact form to contact me if you are worried in any way and there are free articles on this site to help educate you on this important subject. 

"Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults."

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-oral-treatment-postpartum-depression?emci=dfcf75a2-2e33-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&emdi=cb00c66a-3033-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&ceid=8680536&fbclid=IwAR3InUbkn7jfJSjWHDppegT0veHMPGnUkTy7D4Ra8hq0ydL_ozHYO_gLrpU

The Recovery Village offers help with postpartum disorders with a connection to substance abuse. They have physical facilities in these U.S. states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, New Jersey and Washington. They also offer online services. If you are in need of their help here is a link to their Postpartum page: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/postpartum-depression/

I am offering this information after receiving an email from The Recovery Village. I am not receiving any compensation for promoting them. I believe help can be received in many ways. If you have questions please feel free to message me using the contact form or emailing me at rebecca@seraphicbaby.com

From the web:  

 "7 Ways to Support a Spouse or Partner Struggling with a PMAD" https://www.momsmentalhealthinitiative.org/post/7-ways-to-support-a-spouse-or-partner-struggling-with-a-pmad?fbclid=IwAR1nqhtcGCCDJi6e98ZjAetyfnRznJk5bTyu6lyKh9vQuZXOmvgNlyb9ejg