Symptoms

-Feeling sad, hopeless, empty, or overwhelmed
-Crying more often or for no apparent reason
-Worrying or feeling moody, irritable, or restless
-Oversleeping, or being unable to sleep
-having trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
-losing interest in activities that are usually enjoyable
-Suffering from physical pains or aches and pains
-eating to little or too much
-Having trouble bonding or forming an emotional attachment with her baby

Causes

-There isn't an exact known cause, but it usually occurs because of a combination of physical and emotional factors
-Also a life threatening experience or a serious injury damaging ones physical integrity/harm
-Hormone level changes after having a baby
-Stress