Everything changed 2 weeks after the delivery. Lily began showing signs of irritability and depression, and even refused to nurse Eve. We hoped it was post-partum 'blues' and started feeding the baby with formula. Eve adjusted to the new meal without difficulty. However, Lily's emotional bursts that alternated with hours of apathy did not improve, and after 3 weeks, my parents suggested contacting Lily's OB-GYN for advice. The doctor prescribed a small dose of antidepressants with little effect. Then she saw a psychiatrist who included Lily in group sessions, added hormonal therapy, and recommended certain exercises. The ordeal lasted many months, and even 6 months later, Lily had not completely recovered. She became more introverted, hardly smiled, and needed help at home to care for baby
