If you just had a baby and feel sad, you are not alone. The name for what you are feeling is the “baby blues.”

Usually, blues starts a few days or weeks after the baby is born. You may feel angry at your baby or loved ones. You may cry often. Some women don’t want to eat or cant sleep. You may doubt that you can take care of you baby well. It maybe hard for you to make decisions. Doctors don’t know what causes this. Hormone changes and stress could be reasons.

Baby blues usually go away after a few weeks. Until then, ask your family for help. If your sadness lasts or you think you or your baby may be in danger, call your doctor right away.