my wife had a baby 8months ago is it normal for her hormones to be out of kilter yet she is getting very emotional and when does this subside?
2006-10-25 08:49:10 · 17 answers · asked by ishkodenini 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
This is not normal. She needs to talk to her doctor about that. You should go with her to talk to the doctor. After 8 months she should not still be feeling like that.
2006-10-25 08:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by raygun1993 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is going thru post partum depression. It can manifest up to two years after the birth of a child. It is partially hormonal and partially brain chemicals (which are the "hormones" in the brain). She needs to see her doctor and tell her about her feelings. They will give her some medication to take for a little while. She cannot help what she is doing any more than a person with untreated diabetes can help their sugar levels. Be patient and see that she gets help. Good luck!
2006-10-25 15:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by diturtlelady2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had a baby 6 weeks ago....and I have a 3 year old it is hard. If she is having depression, mood swings that are severe and she seems unhappy maybe a doctors apt is the way to go. But if she is just having a hard time adjusting to being a mom seek out parenting play groups or maybe send her out on her own a bit with some of her friends. Hope this helps but the best advise is to love and support her during this time!!
2006-10-25 15:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by liyah's mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is a very normal occurance. As before mentioned, it is most likely Peripartum Depression. It can happen during birth or even any time during the first year of the child's life. It is not usually life-threatening to the child.
Postpartum Psychosis, however, can be. This happens most often to women with an existing mental illness. In this case the woman experiences delusions, sleeping problems, hallucinations.
2006-10-25 16:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by J.B.R.M. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey:
Your wife maybe suffering from a medical condition known as Post Partum Depression!It is very good that you have recongise it and thus preventiong further damage to her and your family!
This depression is not uncommon in young moms but if left untreated it could become worse, like she could hate the child or herself and can even murder or harm herself!
At this time you should be with her and take her immediately to the doctor so that she can get the help she deserves!
Having a baby is wonderful and it should bring joy into your lives, so make her well so that you can be happy!
If its not a medical condition it could be that she is streesed out and helps help with the baby!
Goodluck with your family!
Love Sanam
2006-10-25 15:56:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may have post-partum depression,a hormonal problem.she should have bounced back by now,please have her see a dr,she can be treated.or maybe,she is just tired!never underestimate the sheer hell sleep deprivation can put anyone,man or woman,thru !!!thats why its used in torture and interrogation !!! if ur baby is very colicky,naps only briefly,keeps ur wife in and out of bed all nighrt,or stays up most of the night restless and/or crying,ur wife may simply be out-of-her-mind tired,which makes a person cranky,irritable and after awhile,quite depressed.the only cure for that is-by one,the baby should start sleeping most of the night thru-good luck !!!if her sleep situation isnt what ive described,then u should see a dr.theres help,u dont have to feel that way.lots of new moms get it,pregnancy is a strain on the body,sometimes u need help to readjust ur hormone levels.
2006-10-25 15:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by Lyn K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs some progesterone fast. Try a jar of 500 mg Natural USP progesterone cream before allowing any doctor give give her addictive antidepressants.
2006-10-25 15:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called Post Partum Depression...best bet would be to talk to her doctor and express your concerns.
2006-10-25 15:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by biggdogg_indy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is depressed and may need to take antidepressants for awhile. 8 months is WAY too long for the usual postpartum "Blues". Have her see her Dr. soon.
2006-10-25 15:54:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years for me dude and i will have her commited soon! just do not let her take it out on the baby, i filter it for my baby when i am around. i take, and i take but my kid is safe, a quiet thing for a father to do to protect his kid from a post pardem depressed psycho!
2006-10-25 15:55:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋