Baby blues or postpartum depression?
The baby blues bring tearfulness and mood swings in the first days and pass within about two weeks. Low mood that lasts longer, or is severe, may be postpartum depression. It can affect fathers and partners too, and it is treatable.
Last updated 2 November 2026
Signs of postpartum depression
- low mood, tearfulness or emptiness that does not lift
- trouble bonding with the baby, or feeling numb towards them
- overwhelming tiredness beyond what a newborn causes
- anxiety, panic or constant worry
- irritability or anger
- pulling away from family and friends
Get help right away if
If you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, or you feel confused, or see or hear things others do not, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital. Tele-MANAS: 14416. Mindly Health is not an emergency service.
What helps
- Talk therapy such as CBT, which can be done by video from home
- Support for partner and family
- Practical help with sleep, feeding and rest where possible
- Peer support groups
It is a medical condition, not a failure, and it is not your fault.
What to do next
Learn more about postpartum depression and women’s mental health. If low mood has lasted beyond the first two weeks, you can talk to a psychiatrist online. Mindly sees people online in every Indian city, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad. See online psychiatrist in India.
How to start
- Call or message us. Reach us on +91 90352 54779 or WhatsApp. Tell us your language and a convenient time.
- Free pre-consultation call. Our team takes your history and prepares a report for your clinician, so you do not repeat yourself.
- Video session. You meet your allotted clinician online, from home or wherever you feel comfortable.
- Your plan. The clinician explains what they find and the next steps. You decide together.
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Common questions
Can fathers or partners get it?
Yes. Fathers and partners can also develop depression after a baby arrives.
Can I get therapy online?
Yes. Video sessions let you get care without leaving home with the baby.
Related
- Postpartum depression
- Postpartum psychosis
- Prenatal and antenatal mental health
- Is online psychiatry legal in India?
- Your rights under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
- How common are mental health problems in India?
Sources
Mindly Health is not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital. For free support at any hour, call Tele-MANAS on 14416.