# How can I tell if I have postpartum depression?

URL: https://tymirahealth.com/resources/faqs/how-can-i-tell-if-i-have-postpartum-depression
For: Patients | Mental health care | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** Feeling tearful or low for a few days after birth (the 'baby blues') is common and usually passes within two weeks. Postpartum depression lasts longer: low mood, guilt, anxiety, poor sleep or difficulty bonding. It can start in pregnancy or up to a year after birth and is treatable. Tell your midwife or clinic. If you think of harming yourself or your baby, seek help today. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 999 or 112, or Kenya Red Cross on 1199. Befrienders Kenya offers free, confidential support on +254 722 178177.

Sources: NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression/overview/ - World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/promotion-prevention/perinatal-mental-health - Ministry of Health, Kenya: https://mental.health.go.ke/download/national-clinical-guidelines-for-management-of-common-mental-disorders/ - LifeLine International: https://lifeline-international.com/member/kenya

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