When does post partum depression kick in?

I have a history of depression and anxiety, however, despite having an unplanned c section exactly 1 week ago, I feel great? I feel so complete and satisfied, I don’t feel stressed at all but I think that’s because my husband is so hands on and supports me, I live with my in laws, my mother in law brings food to me, does his laundry and holds him to give me breaks as well as my husband. Father in law will go to the shops to get anything urgently and I’ve really been allowed to heal. Maybe it’s because of the support I don’t feel depressed? Or maybe it’s yet to come? I thought the big hormone shift would bring it on, I’m so Suprised because I’ve lived more than half my life with suicidal thoughts and lethargy.

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I didn't really have the baby blues. I cried a few times 3.5weeks in but it was when my little boy was crying a lot, seemed in pain and nothing I could do would calm him, so I wondered if it was just that x

For me it didn't start until about 2mo in. I got an increase of my meds and that helped. My bipolar, depression, suicidal thoughts all kinda guaranteed I'd get it in some way

Any time during the first year

I got no baby blues with my first baby I was just so happy I gave birth but my second I gave birth to on Monday this week I’ve cried every night and day since, baby blues is kicking me 😭 you sound like you have a lot of support and baby blues can be caused by stress and the sudden realisation of the having a baby and the work of night feeds/ day feeds but I did get really bad PPD at 6 months pp so this time I’m trying to watch out for signs

For me it was 3-4 weeks for PPA. When the adrenaline wore off

Anytime during the first 12 months! Be gentle and kind to yourself 💕🫶🏻 I found it really helpful to go to a therapist once a week that specializes in postpartum and parenting

9 months in and I've been grateful and happy everyday. Sure, sometimes it harder than others but, I love being a mum. It sounds like you're expecting to be depressed, I would say try not to think about it and just embrace your new role and keep riding your happy wave. Life is good!

It helps to have help. I cry more and feel more anxious when I don't feel supported. Also the sleep deprivation didn't help 🫠

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