As a new mother, there are so many expectations placed on you and you feel like every move you make; from the time people find out you are having a baby; is watched and judged. This is why so many women go through a whirlwind of emotions, sometimes suffering silently but scared to admit it because of the backlash they will receive from society.
Baby blues are the least severe form of postpartum depression and about 70-80% of new mums are affected by it.
Baby blues are the least severe form of postpartum depression.70-80 percent of new mums suffer from baby blues while post-partum is lower 10-20%. Discussing this is the best way to overcome this, however many women fear to talk about this as it takes away the excitement you have of bringing a new life and therefore many prefer dealing with it in silence. It took me a minute to notice that I had baby blues, in fact just like any other person you don’t really think of having it.
The following symptoms will give you an idea if you have baby blues:
Your symptoms last about two weeks after giving birth.
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Crying for no apparent reason
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Irritability
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Fatigue
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Restlessness
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Impatience
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Anxious
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Lack of sleep even when the baby is sleeping
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Sadness and mood swings
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Lack of concentration
What causes baby blues?
The emotional, physical, hormonal changes and exhaustion of child birth are all reasons a mother can experience baby blues. The transition to motherhood and caring for your new baby can all become overwhelming
What can I do to feel better?
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The baby blues usually go away on their own within two weeks, but during that time, rest and support from your family and friends can make a big difference in helping you feeling better.
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Adapting to a new baby can be challenging however you should never neglect yourself in the process. Always ask for help, make sure you get enough rest as sleep deprivation makes baby blues worse.
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Doing a little bit of work outs can do wonders for your mood, check with your doctor to find out what work outs are good for.
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Share how you’ve been feeling with people around you especially your partner. Somebody listening and helping with the baby would be of great help to you.
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Join groups or help groups of mothers as this will be a great source of comfort. These other women help with emotional support and you will know that you not alone in your experience.
Baby Blues is a common problem among women and we should be aware of it so that we can easily be able to deal with it.