How do I bring this up to my midwife?

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First things first — will I be judged for feeling this way and looked at as less of a mom if I mention this? 
I don’t know what to do. I gave birth on Saturday, 09/03. We were discharged from the hospital on 09/05. Ever since we got home, Ive been so emotional, like bawling my eyes multiple times a day. I look at my baby and feel like he deserves someone stronger than I am. I am trying my best but I don’t know why I feel so sad? I have read about baby blues but this just feels like something on a different level? Is it the baby blues or is it the start of postpartum depression? Do they usually prescribe something for this or do you just get recommended to a therapist?

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No one is going to judge you for have PPD, reach out to your doctor and they will have resources for you. Hang in there mama 💝

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Sounds like baby blues. They're pretty intense for some. Me included lol. Mine got better in 10 ish days

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Noooo. You will not be judged, this is post partum depression. I was so scared to tell my doctor my first pregnancy, it got worse and worse and worse until my husband called my doctor and told her what was happening. My doctor was so reassuring, told me it's normal, that this happens but we have to speak about it in order to help fix it. They helped me, I did get on some light dosage medicine that helped significantly then I found things outside of meds that helped me be happy like weight lifting. 
Never feel scared, judged or embarrassed with this. We need to normalize pp depression. And anxiety so women don't feel afraid to speak up about it. We just tore our bodies and hormones apart for 9+ months and go through 4th trimester of hormonal changes, being tired, etc. Definitely tell your doctor, pediatrician, whoever you feel comfortable with. It's OKAY to not be okay! Hugs ❤️

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Definitely sounds like PPD which you should aim to treat ASAP. It’s pretty common with good awareness amongst medical community so hopefully you get great supportive care. You will most likely get medication which will help with the depression, take care of yourself x

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My dr has always said why suffer when there is no need too! She is the best and always checked to make sure I was okay. I can't imagine her or anyone thinking negative for something that you have no control over. What you do have control of is speaking up be your own advocate so you can start feeling better.

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I had spells of crying multiple times a day after giving birth for about a week and a half it’s completely normal! You hormones are trying to get back to normal after just having a baby. You’re doing great don’t stress it’s okay:) if you feel concerned about it always talk to your doctor

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Definitely could be PPD and no you won’t be judged at all!! I had very severe prenatal depression and anxiety and as soon as I had my baby I got on an antidepressant. I started feeling like myself again very quickly. You could also try talking to a therapist. The main thing to know is that it’s completely normal and there is tons of help available for you!

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