By skyforbes 
Gain or lose, a weight adjustment can be a sign of postpartum depression.
Beyond talking to a doctor, Lewis says it’s important to, “eat healthy foods regularly. A new mom must eat all food groups, prioritizing protein, fruits and vegetables,” Lewis says. If she’s worried about weight gain, it’s important to discuss this with her doctor to ensure she is getting the nutrients she needs to keep her postpartum body healthy.”
She also recommends steering clear of booze.
“Although there are criteria written for women to drink postpartum while breastfeeding, I always recommend avoiding alcohol,” she says. “Yes, alcohol can help a mother relax, but it also has the ability to heighten emotions and cause symptoms that may aggravate postpartum depression.”
As you or your loved one begins to seek treatment for postpartum depression, Lewis says it’s crucial “to be very honest about symptoms so that a treatment plan can be made to help.”
Also worth noting: About 50 percent of depression related to pregnancy goes undiagnosed. “That’s a lot of suffering for moms to endure,” says Sally Ricketts, M.D., medical director, Behavioral Health Integration and Rehabilitation Management, Care Management Organization, Montefiore Health System in the Bronx, New York. “Depression has serious effects on women, their newborns and other children, and their communities. The most important thing for a woman is to tell someone. And if the symptoms are severe or frightening, going to the emergency room is perfectly OK.”