What's the difference in "baby blues" and postnatal depression?

Baby blues occurs in about 30% of women at about 72 hours after birth; it causes tearfulness and general upset but goes away without treatment after a few days. Depression is a clinical condition which affects one in ten women after birth; some of these may be seriously affected for weeks, months or years. It may be unrecognised in those that do not consult their doctor. But it may need tablets or more major treatment often under the care of a specially trained psychiatrist.

I don''t seem to have lost weight now that the baby''s here...why?
We had sex after my postpartum bleeding stopped. What are the chances that we could be pregnant and how soon can we find out?
I feel I'm abnormal...I'm stuck in the house all day and I do love my baby but I feel cut off from the real world....what''s wrong with me?
I feel really down, I ''m not coping well and I am afraid to tell anyone...have I got postnatal depression?
I expected to be tired after baby was born but I am absolutely exhausted..I never seem to rest, relax or even manage a hour with my other half...is this how its going to be?
What can I do to get back in shape?
How long should my husband and I wait to have sex after our baby is born?

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