Postnatal depression?
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Sending lots of love to you! I’ve also been very low at times and I’m on day 15 post birth now. I was worrying about postnatal depression as they say baby blues shouldn’t last longer than 14 days but my health visitor explained that my hormones will still be all over the place and I also had a difficult birth and an extended hospital stay which also adds to everything. Then when you add on top of that caring for a newborn and not sleeping properly it’s no wonder we feel low. I know easier said than done but try to not feel awful as thoughts and feelings are not facts. They come and they go. Do reach out to those around you and let your midwives/ health visitors/GP know as they will be able to do a better assessment at how much help you need or whether you just need a bit of reassurance. They are not wrong when they say the newborn trenches as that’s how it feels! It’s hard work and it’s ok to admit that.
Aww I am sorry to hear. Talk to the midwife and team. The therapies and meds really work.
Really sorry to hear this. My little one is just over 3 weeks old and I went to see my GP and have some tablets. Had a difficult labour and ended in a c section and have felt low and very teary everyday since birth. I have been referred for a de brief and not yet been discharged from my midwife. Hoping you feel better soon x
I think you may have something. Sometimes being honest and admitting to people close to you is enough to help, I admitted to health visitors first then my husband and my mum. Honestly felt like a weight had been lifted. If you don’t feel like you could do that I would suggest you speak to midwife/GP or health visitors. My little one is 2 weeks and 3 days, also had a section and I think it’s infected.