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Published 10 October 2022

What is Momsanity?

Momsanity is a Postpartum depression risk check-up and a personalized self-help tool.

Values

Everything we do is with you, the user in mind. Every decision needs to meet our guiding values:

Caring

Acceptance

Empowerment

Caring

Acceptance

Empowerment

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from Austria and Bulgaria

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Baby blues

Baby blues are experienced in 80% of new moms. They usually persist up to 2 weeks postpartum.

Symptoms

mood swingsanxietysadnessirritabilitycryingloss of concentration

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Postpartum depression

1 in 5 women develops Postpartum Depression. The symptoms can stay up to the first year of the newborn.

Symptoms

Disturbance in appetite, sleepCrying unreasonably, feeling sadness, constant worryDifficulties bonding with your babyCrazy and racing thoughts, negative thinking patternsSevere anxiety/panic attacksPossible thoughts of harming yourself or the babyFeelings of guilt, shame, hopelessnessIntense irritability and angerLoss of interest in activities, that were pleasurable before

Any new mom can develop postpartum depression throughout the first year of birth. However, there are some risks increasing the possibility:

History of depression in the familyHistory of any mood disorderExperiencing traumatizing event during the pregnancyHaving an illness or complications during the pregnancyIf your baby has health problemsYou experience difficulties in breast-feedingHaving issues in your intimate relationshipHaving a weak support systemIf the pregnancy was unplanned or unwantedPoor social backgroundBeing a single parent

It is a rare condition that typically develops within the first week after delivery. It requires immediate treatment. It affects around 1 in 500 new moms.

Symptoms

Confusion and disorientationObsessive thoughts about your babySleep disturbancesExcessive energy and agitationHallucinations and delusionsParanoiaAttempts of harming yourself or the baby

Treatment options

PsychotherapyPharmacotherapy with antidepressants