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Handling Postpartum Mood Changes: From Baby Blues to Postpartum Depression



Postpartum isn’t just about adjusting to life with a new baby, it’s about adjusting to life with a new version of yourself. The emotional shifts that follow birth can hit just as hard as the physical ones. And while mood changes are a normal part of the postpartum experience, it’s not always easy to tell where the usual baby blues end and something deeper begins.


I’m not a therapist or a doctor, but I am a postpartum doula who’s walked this path—both personally and alongside clients. I’m here to offer steady support and hold space for the realness of this season.


The baby blues are common. Your hormones are dropping fast, your body’s recovering, and you barely sleep. Even if you’re soaking up those newborn snuggles, the feelings can still surprise you. Maybe you’re crying more easily, perhaps joy and grief feel like they’re playing tug-of-war, or maybe you’re just plain overwhelmed. Most of the time, these feelings pass on their own. They’re intense, but they usually don’t settle in and stay.


But what if they do?


For me, postpartum depression wasn’t just about being sad. It was a constant weight. It didn’t go away with rest, or time, or pushing through. It was a steady voice in the back of my mind whispering that I wasn’t enough. That something was wrong with me. And even though I felt so alone in that experience, I wasn’t. And you’re not either.


PPD and PPA can show up in different ways: rage, constant worry, numbness, not feeling connected to your baby, or just feeling like you’re drowning in silence. It’s okay to talk about those things. It’s okay to need help.


Asking for support isn’t weakness—it’s a powerful step toward healing. Whether that’s through therapy, medication, community, or a postpartum doula like me—it matters. You matter.


When I show up in someone’s home as a postpartum doula, I’m not just there to fold laundry or prep meals (though I do those things too). I’m there to listen. To help you feel seen. To remind you that your healing is just as important as your baby’s needs. And if you’re struggling, I’ll help connect you to resources that can support your mental health, because no one should walk this part of the journey alone.


If you’re in the thick of it right now, please know this: you’re not broken. You’re not failing. You’re going through something incredibly hard, and you deserve support through it.


If you want to talk or if you’re curious about what postpartum support could look like for you, reach out. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

 

🌄 Denver Metro Area Resources


1. Luna Counseling Center

Specializes in reproductive mental wellness, offering therapy for pregnancy, postpartum depression, and other related issues.​

  • Locations:

    • 6000 E Evans Ave, Building 1, Suite 255, Denver, CO 80222

    • 2727 Bryant St, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80211

  • Phone: (720) 277-6125

  • Fax: (720) 763-9669

  • Email: info@lunacounselingcenter.com

  • Website: lunacounselingcenter.com

  • Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Evening and Saturday appointments: Available on a case-by-case basis


2. Healthy Expectations Perinatal Mental Health Program

Based at Children's Hospital Colorado, this program provides evaluations for psychiatric and psychosocial concerns before, during, and after birth, along with group therapy and medication management.​


3. Healthy Expectations Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

The only perinatal program of its kind in Colorado, offering therapy, parenting, and infant support for pregnant and postpartum individuals.​CU School of Medicine


4. Catalyss Counseling

Offers therapy for postpartum depression and anxiety, with specialists in maternal mental health.​

  • Address: 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 375, Englewood, CO 80110

  • Phone: (303) 578-6318

  • Fax: (720) 316-5994

  • Email: info@catalysscounseling.com

  • Website: catalysscounseling.com

  • Appointment Options: Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments available​


🌄 National Resources


1. Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Provides support for families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety, and distress. They offer over 50 free virtual support groups and have a Colorado chapter.​

  • Address: 6706 SW 54th Avenue, Portland, OR 97219-1335

  • Office Phone: (503) 894-9453

  • Fax: (503) 894-9452

  • Support Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

  • Text in English: 800-944-4773

  • Text en Español: 971-203-7773

  • Website: postpartum.net


2. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

A free, confidential 24/7 hotline offering support in English and Spanish for pregnant and postpartum individuals.​


3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Leads efforts to advance behavioral health across the U.S., offering resources for mental health and substance use.​

  • National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

  • Website: samhsa.gov​


4. Office on Women's Health – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Offers resources and support for postpartum depression, including guidance on finding help.​

 
 
 

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