She was looking forward to the birth as she had lost one baby before when she was 20weeks pregnant, but now she is totally depressed, Its is probably post natal depression. What can we do to cheer her up?
2006-12-30 10:54:26 · 24 answers · asked by superstar68 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I forgot to say she has already seen a doctor. She has been given some medication. I hope it works, she has only been having them since Thursday and we have noticed no change. Most probably it takes longer to work.
2006-12-30 11:06:58 · update #1
maybe she is thinking of the one she lost, maybe focus on her a bit more and not so much on the new baby, sometimes when a woman has a baby the mother and father get left out as all people want to know is the baby, maybe take her out on her own to but a little trinket box for the baby she lost, just so she has a memory, as she will have scan pics, and it would be nice to have somewhere special to store them
2006-12-30 11:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by trouble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is too early for post natal depression-
She is probably exhausted,
Run her a hot bath, treat her to some clothes that she will like and be able to fit in.
Look after baby while she has a couple of hours with her partner.
Post natal depression is diagnosed from around 6 weeks-Until then it's generally called baby blues due to hormone changes
2006-12-30 19:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try making sure she is getting the rest and support she needs. You could try bringing her something to cheer her up or just spending time visiting with her. This soon after a baby can be a pretty emotional time as the hormones level out. It might pass soon. If not I'd suggest talking to her about PPD with her doctor. There's a link below to a site with info on Post Partum Depression. Good Luck to both of you!
2006-12-30 19:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by Steph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have been prescriped tricyclic antidepressants, these are quite common but may take a number of weeks to lift her mood. In the meantime she should be monitored closely by family, her midwife and her GP.
It is a possibility that she may just be physically and mentally exhausted, however anyone who has had children knows that neither of these things helps to lift a depressed mood. Offer her support without taking the majority of the childcare away from her. If she's not given adequate time to care and nurture the baby she may have difficulty bonding and forming a nurturing relationship.
I wish her all the best.
2007-01-03 05:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bless her, well done to her and congratulations. I do know of many women suffering from PND and am very glad to hear that she's being supervised by a GP. You can only support her and let her know that she is NORMAL as so many people have such huge changes during pregnancy and birth. If the GP stays in contact for any further support that she may need and she has a loving family that help her through this SHORT faze, it will pass, I promise you. Be there for them all (as you are) and this will pass as the trauma of the birth gradually passes.
2006-12-30 19:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could just be the baby blues which a lot of women suffer from as theyre hormones settle down after giving birth..or it could be post natal depression.. have a read here for advice on pnd and how to cope with it
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/plain/A16086279
2006-12-30 19:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by serephina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her with any help and advice you can give. Its really hard to adjust at first, especially if it is your first child. You should also try to persuade her to speak to her doctor or health visitor, but dont push her into it as this could make her more depressed. She needs to do it in her own time. Most importantly just make sure she knows you are all there for her. She will be fine I promise. Good luck!!
2006-12-30 19:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by megz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her complimenting her on the baby. Let her know how precious a baby is. A baby is a joy. I'm looking forward to my second granddaughter on Jan. 10th and I'm excited as with the first. There is no time for depression with a new baby they can sense it.
2006-12-30 19:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by lay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to see a doctor. If it is more than just a couple of days of minor baby blues then a doctor needs to talk to her about it and possibly treat it to prevent it from worsening. She does not have to suffer or feel that she can't do anything about it, the sooner she treats it the better she'll feel. Its best for the doctor to evaluate to determine the severity of it.
2006-12-30 19:02:50 · answer #9 · answered by MRod 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she really needs to see her doc because depression during pregnancy can make things difficult for her and she can hurt herself without even knowing she is so that also could put the baby in danger and from me losing a daughter myself its not easy to deal with not even when you find out you are having a new arrival just be supportive and let her know you care and get her to a doc or call her doc. good luck best wishes.
2006-12-30 19:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by nuzzihuzzi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋