Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the difference between "baby blues, " depression, and postpartum psychosis?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Symptoms, Severity: The "baby blues" refers to symptoms of depression that can be experienced by women after giving birth. These symptoms usually do not significantly interfere with daily functioning. Postpartum depression is a full-blown episode of depression following birth, and it can be quite severe and disabling. Postpartum psychosis refers to symptoms of hallucinations and bizarre thoughts following birth.
Answered 5/14/2017
5.8k views
Depression: Symptoms same but pod is more severe and lasts longer.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.7k views
Degree: Baby blues is a term for post partum depression. Post partum psychosis represents a more serious problem characterized by thought disorder and problems with reality testing
Answered 6/20/2015
2.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What's the difference between separation anxiety and post partum depression?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How would you tell the difference between post partum depression or just feelings of exhaustion?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the difference between depression and post partum depression other than one happens after delivery? Is that the only difference?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Will weaning my baby help with my post-partum depression?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you get postpartum depression as far out as 24 months after having your baby?
14 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
What's postpartum depression vs psychosis?
How do people recover from postpartum depression / psychosis?
What is the difference between depression, postpartum depression, baby blues, and general sadness?
Symptoms of post partum depression vs baby blues?
Postpartum depression and the baby blues. Is all this sadness?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
