You consider hurting yourself
Considerations of self-harm, or harming your infant, are specific indications of postpartum anxiety and surprisingly post pregnancy psychosis [4], an uncommon and serious psychological instability that occurs with postpartum anxiety. In case you’re having any sort of self-harm contemplations, you should talk to a doctor or a professional, just make sure you talk to someone and get some help.
Conclusion
Postpartum depression doesn’t make a woman a bad mother, it just shows that being a mother isn’t just about having the child, but also being able to handle the responsibilities and emotional rollercoaster that comes with the job. In case you or anyone you know is experiencing one or more of these symptoms, get the person to get help and see a professional. If measures are taken on time, drastic situations like suicide and infanticide [5] can be prevented.
Reference:
[1] https://www.creative-diagnostics.com/blog/index.php/estrogen-and-progesterone/
[2] https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/postpartum-depression
[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/postpartum-depression
[4] https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-partum-psychosis/
[5] http://www.bbc.com/ethics/abortion/medical/infanticide_1.shtml