A new baby – what a joy! Or NOT…at least for this Mom! She looked forward to this time for so many years, but now? It’s hard to get up, feed her baby, or paint a smile that just isn’t there. It wasn’t supposed to be this way, was it? When will it feel “normal” again – never?
This is just one of the many negative feelings for those Moms struggling with postpartum depression. The black cloud hangs over everything that was supposed to bring her joy. This makes no sense to her family who keeps questioning what went wrong. Maybe she’s your friend and your help could make a life or death difference to her, but you are wondering how to help.
Experiencing postpartum “baby blues” is fairly normal after a woman gives birth because so many physical changes take place all at once during the end of pregnancy, delivery, lactation, and adjustment to a new baby who is totally dependent. Most women are encouraged to know this feeling of being overwhelmed will correct itself as the hormones return to normal (usually around 6 wks.) and the baby settles into family life (usually between 3-6 mo.).
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