Is it normal to feel depress couple of months after having a baby?

Question

i have a 4 and a half month old baby, and lately i've been feeling a little depress.

Answer 1

How normal this is depends on how long you feel this way. If you feel sad for a week or two, then it's normal. If your feelings continue for several weeks, that is not normal. If you ever feel like you want to end your life, or you make plans to do so, that is never normal, and you need help right away.

Talk to your midwife or OB about your feelings. Be specific. Tell her that the housework overwhelms you, you lose patience with the kids, and you cut yourself down inside your head, or whatever your specific symptoms are.

Antidepressants are great if you need them, but there are other options, like getting more exercise, changing your diet, counseling, getting time away from baby every week, getting help with the housework, or even reading a book that is designed to help you work through your feelings.

Answer 2

After having a baby, many women have mood swings. One minute they feel happy, the next minute they start to cry. They may feel a little depressed, have a hard time concentrating, lose their appetite or find that they can't sleep well even when the baby is asleep. I think you have what are called the "baby blues." "The blues" are considered a normal part of early motherhood and usually go away within 10 days after delivery. However, some women have worse symptoms or symptoms last longer. This is called "postpartum depression." If you are concerned that your depression is going to be an issue, I suggest you speak to your doctor about it.

http://www.babybluesconnection.org/

this is a good site about resources for post par tum depression. It will give you some examples of some signs and symptoms that you can talk to your doctor about. Also it has information about meetings and groups for women who have postpartum. Good Luck to you, Congratulations on the new baby, and I will keep you in my thoughts!

:) :) :) :)

Answer 3

It's common, but not normal. Your hormones are all out of whack and your life has just taken a major overhaul. You're not getting the sleep you need and you life now revolves around nursing, changing and burping. Of course you'll have some depression. (Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a mom.)

I would look into joining a mom's group, like MOPS or MOMSClub. They are great for support and activities.

Try going for a walk every morning with you baby in the stroller or a sling. The exercise and fresh air do wonders for your mood and it's good for the baby to be stimulated by the world around her.

Be sure to nap when Baby naps. I know you want to clean or get caught up on something, but just sleep for now.

If after a week or two of doing the above you don't feel better or if you feel worse, call your doctor. You may need a low dose antidepressant. I had postpartum depression with each of my boys. It really wears on you, but it's treatable.

Congratulations on becoming a mom. Hang on tight cuz they grow quickly.

Answer 4

It's normal. It's may be post partum depression which about 25% of all new mothers get. It's caused by lack of sleep, hormone variations and a host of other factors. Women often feel inadequate as a mother, they are tired, feel guilt, feel unhappy about their appearance and so on.

Some suggestions:

Try to get time alone for yourself. Even just a short walk each day.

Talk to your husband and family about helping you out more around the house.

Avoid sugar and chocolate as they can act as a depressant in some people.

Go out for dinner or order in so you don't have to cook.

Finally go see your doctor as post partum depression can sometimes last for years after and sometimes have serious consequences.

It's not anything to be ashamed of, but please seek help.

Answer 5

Its normal, your life changes a lot when you have a baby. It is hard to adjust. As long as you don't feel like hurting yourself or your baby I wouldn't worry. But you may want to go to the doctor and tell them esactly how you feel in case you have any post partum depression.

Answer 6

You could be having a mild form of Post Partum Depression (PPD). Talk to your doctor about it. If it's mild, perhaps some therapy might help, or if you chose, taking a mild anti-depressant. But I'd get it checked on just in case.

Answer 7

yes because everyone is paying more attention to the baby than you its normay my wife went thru it you will get over it in time rember childern grow up fast so spend a ;lot of time with them now and show lots of love to them so they will do same with there childern

Answer 8

yes i think it is normal.

Answer 9

yea, they make medicine for that.