1st baby and a little unsure?

Question

What is post partum and how many or you experenced it?

Answer 1

I had post partum about a week after I delivered...I just felt usuless and I wouldn't measure up. As my milk came in and I could eat properly I felt a lot better..and things just started falling into place. Talk to your Dr on your next visit.

Answer 2

I was so happy to have a baby and so sure that I would not experience any post partum problems (emotional) that I didn't pay attention when I should have been learning about it, and I didn't even know my symptoms because I was still telling myself I couldn't have that.

My post partum "depression" happened without me even knowing it, but it only lasted a short time because thankfully when I wasn't paying attention in class, my husband was. The second night we were home I was a mess and he sat me down and told me I was going through the baby blues and pointed out all my symptoms. Then I realized it and made a mental effort to not fall back into it. I was fortunate.

Baby blues happen to everyone, but at different degrees. Some people just get overwhelmed or sad that their baby is crying and they can't help the baby, or other people get an extreme version of depression that causes them to make bad decisions and become very quiet and shady.

Just be aware that your body and mind takes awhile to adjust after having a baby. Make sure you have lots of love and support around you for the first couple weeks and you'll do great! Never doubt yourself and trust your instincts, and let other people help you! You might want to be mighty woman, but you need to care for yourself too, so share the baby and all that comes along with it!

Good luck!

Answer 3

Post Partum is the term describing the time after you give birth. Are you referring to Post Partum Depression? I think every new mom has that to varying degrees. Lack of sleep and isolation can make anyone feel a bit low. But some have it to a higher degree, with depression and feeling of hopelessness. Sometimes wanting to hurt the new baby. I think it's important to keep family/ loved ones close by. Someone who won't care what you look like early in the morning and such. Just to be there for support.

Answer 4

Post Partum is the weeks following deliver of your baby and every woman who has a baby experiences it. It lasts about 6 weeks some women feel better after 3 and other after more than 6.

Answer 5

post partum is a type of depression, your hormones are crazy after having a baby, sometimes your sad, angry happy all of these emotions run through you, wondering if your meant to do this, your body isn't the same. I went through a very hard time after I returned to work and had to leave my baby in the care of someone else. It is tough being a 1st time mom, I got through it, without medication. I didn't want to be dependent on a drug and not know if I could come off of it. I prayed alot, cried alot. I found comfort in my baby and in God, I don't go to church regularly but I do talk to Him alot, and if anyone can get you through this He can.The best advice I got was to take it one day at a time, no one can love your baby like you do. My Husband is a first time dad also and he didn't really know what to do the first couple of months so I was basically on my own, I had friends and family that would of helped but I just stuck it out, it gets better I promise you will be happy with yourself again, you just have to get through one day at a time But on another note most OB-GYN will give you a consult about possible medications if needed.

Answer 6

For my 1st baby I didnt have any post partum but for my 2nd which is 3 months now, i had it for about 8 weeks. I would find myself crying for no reason and getting upset and depressed over everything, even things I couldnt control. It made it hard for me to be a good parent but my hormones finally got back to normal and I am doing great now at 3 months and enjoying my little girls smiles.

Answer 7

Post partum depression is when the mom has trouble after the baby is born, and cries all the time and feels helpless and may even have trouble bonding with the baby, or have thoughts of harming herself or the baby. If this happens, please call your doctor or have a friend or your SO call the doctor and get on medication right away.

Answer 8

its depression.
i had post partum with my first child but it didnt last long...maybe 2 weeks and i was fine....it started in the hospital

with my second child who is 6 months old, i think im still having a depression problem...im still unbelievably emotional, i cry for no reason, i pick fights with my fiance who is about to end things for good with me because of it....i feel ugly and fat and i dont want to leave the house to even go to work....i have never wanted to hurt myself or my babies but i can honestly say somethings not right...i go to the doctors on friday...if you feel to over whelmed u should see your doctor

Answer 9

Its a clinical form of depression that typically occurs in the days or weeks that follow giving birth. It can be mild or severe. I went through a mild phase after the birth of my daughter, I just didn't want to deal with anything. My mom basically took care of her while I was trying to work through the issues. Thankfully my doctor was able to prescribe some medications the helped me to recover quickly!!

Answer 10

I had the baby blues..... I would cry all the time and I could never figure out why.... I also didnt want my husband to go to work, but, I knew that he had to...I also couldnt stand for family members to be around.

It goes away withing 6-8 weeks