What is New Mother Syndrome?

What is New Mother Syndrome?

New mother syndrome is a term that describes the feeling of sadness, anxiety, or loss that new mothers experience after giving birth. It is also known as postpartum depression.

The symptoms of new mother syndrome can include:

- Sadness

- Anxiety

- Loss of appetite

- Insomnia

- Restlessness

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that affects women following childbirth. Symptoms of PPD include persistent sadness, crying spells, anxiety or irritability, trouble sleeping, problems focusing and remembering details.