* Adapted from the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health Vol 47, No. 5, Sept/Oct 2002

Bringing home a new baby is a major event, and while it is often a joyful time you may find your emotions and moods are not what you expected. As many as 3 out of 4 women experience short mood swings, tearfulness, or irritability during the first week after birth. These symptoms may worsen when you are tired or anxious. If you are not sleeping, or you are becoming increasingly upset, you should talk with your health care provider.