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Had baby 8 wks ago. now feeling very down and sad. postpartum? i have a lot of stress in life not related to baby. am able to take care of baby fine

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This could be: postpartum blues (very common), postpartum depression (less common) or stress. Please let your physician know. Take care.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 10/25/2014

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