Talk to your maternity care provider.No matter how much you’ve looked forward to it, having a baby is stressful. With the lack of sleep, the disruption in your daily routines and discomfort from labor and delivery, it’s no surprise that a lot of postpartum parents feel like they’re on an emotional rollercoaster. It’s normal to experience mood swings, feel overwhelmed and cry for no reason during the first 2 to 3 weeks after giving birth. This is called “baby blues.” About 80% of postpartum parents experience baby blues. But some experience feelings of sadness or constant worry that can stick around and are so overwhelmed by these feelings that they can't function normally. This can be a sign of a postpartum mood disorder such as postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety disorder. Your maternity-care provider will be screening for signs and symptoms of postpartum conditions. | 