How many women went thru baby blues after the birth of baby and how did you deal with it?

Question

This is the part of pregnancy that no one talks about it seems.

Answer 1

I had it slightly, but not that bad.My greatest need at that time was to talk to my mom,and go see her. She was very busy at the time,(my grandma just died), so we went there a few days after delivery. And its also good to get together with others that have gone through that, and don't be afraid to cry with your baby.At times that seemed to help me, just to release some of that build up.Good Luck, and do seek help if things are more then you can handle.There are more women out there going through it, you're not alone.

Answer 2

Yes there are many books that mention it and they say that something like 90% of woman experience some type of depression or blues after the birth of their child. For me when I was feeling that depression creep in I just remembered that there are many people out there that want children and can not have them and how lucky I am to have such a perfect little person who is going to love me for the rest of my life. If you feel like the depression is getting too bad, I would surround yourself with family or someone who can help with the baby, take some time for yourself and maybe go out to the store or somewhere just for a little bit, also I would discuss it with your doc, the last thing you want is to hurt your baby or yourself, so Please do not let it get the best of you. If you need to talk you can email me and we can chat. Good luck.

Answer 3

Glad to know some people think you can suck up serious depression. That's defintely what to tell someone who's on the verge of suicide.

Your obgyn will tell you that after the birth of the baby, they want you to call their office immediately if you have any depression, or feel like you can't handle it. I had to take anti-depressants for a few months after my first daughter was born. The next one, I was ready for it, and knew that I was going to need to get out of the house, and to be willing to let someone take over for me for a few hours. So that I could sleep,and take a break. My husband was wonderful.

Going for long walks can be good for you and baby, to get fresh air. Baby is usually very happy outdoors anyway, so it's nice to have a break from fussing or crying.

Good luck!

Answer 4

. No woman wants to talk about it because we are "supposed" to be happy in motherhood. You don't want to be a BAD mother. Society has defined it for many of us. Anyway, if you are suffering from the "baby blues" you may be dealing with a biological disorder. You need to seek professional help. Talk to your doctor or a counselor about it. Terrible things can result from letting this disorder go. Also check out the medical websites for the symptoms and a list of places to seek help.

Answer 5

It's called post partum depression and is very normal. I had it from extreme lack of sleep {my son was emergency csection, and was in the nicu}, if you can get some help from family and friends so you can get several hours of sleep at a time, possibly counseling, and or medication may help this, talk with your doctor for the best advice.
Things will get better, it sometimes takes a little while.

Answer 6

Mine was so bad, a year after my son was born I was placed in the hospital and my new freind became Wellbutrin. I was also diagnosed with PTSD. I later left my husband and I have been medication free for the last 2 years.

Answer 7

I wanted to cry when I was leaving the hospital. I had the best experience during delivery, the best midwives, and I was saddened to leave. I held in it though. When I got home the first week was the toughest. Especially when you are alone. It isn't easy but we're built for it.

Answer 8

i had baby blues very bad... it actually started when i was still in the hospital... time patience and a lot of kleenex .... but if it is so bad that you feel like harming yourself or the child then you should definately seek help, even taking a long walk or drive by yourself does wonders.... never be afraid to ask for help....

Answer 9

get dressed and out of the house, even if it's to the grocery store, before noon. i did, but mine ended up so bad that i needed a little medicine til my hormones went back to normal. talk to somebody. find other new moms in the area. some women don't have it that bad, so they can just 'suck it up' and then other women for whatever reason their body just rebels.

Answer 10

I had 3 babies and had postpartum depression after the first and third. I knew what it was, but I still hated it. Thankfully I got lots of love & support from my family and friends, and that's how I got through it.