She doesn’t look depressed. These could still be signs she’s struggling after having a baby

The useful part

She's answering messages, making appointments and doing everything everyone expects her to do. Postpartum anxiety can leave a woman consumed by fears that something terrible will happen to her baby, unable to sleep even when the baby sleeps or trapped in relentless checking and worrying. Because she may not look sad or "depressed," the people around her can miss how much she is struggling.

How it works

• Some worry after a baby is normal Newborns are tiny, unpredictable and entirely dependent on adults.
• Worrying about feeding, sleep, illness and whether you're doing things correctly is part of becoming a parent.
• Anxiety becomes concerning when fear is persistent, difficult to control and begins interfering with sleep, functioning, relationships or the...