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had my son, so I wanted to put this out there. It's funny that right when you have your little baby, you stop feeling pregnant. I did at least. I still felt awful from the c-section, but I didn't have to run to the bathroom all night, which was great. Once baby is here, that's it! For me, I just had to get through the week or so of the "baby blues." I had crying fits where I could not even stand up--my husband had to hold me so I wouldn't fall over. It was really intense. I had no idea this even happened, and just thought that I was a new person--someone who cried all the time, ha ha. It happened to me I think exactly four days after having my son. Here's some info, and the link is below the text:
How often do women experience the baby blues?
Approximately 70-80% of all new mothers experience some negative feelings or mood swings after the birth of their child.
When do the baby blues occur?
Often the symptoms of baby blues will hit forcefully within four to five days after the birth of the baby, although depending on how the birth of the baby went, they be noticeable earlier.
What are the symptoms of baby blues?
Symptoms of baby blues include:
Weepiness or crying for no apparent reason
Impatience
Irritability
Restlessness
Anxiety
Fatigue
Insomnia (even when the baby is sleeping)
Sadness
Mood changes
Poor concentration
What causes the baby blues?
The exact cause of the baby blues is unknown at this time. It is thought to be related to the hormone changes that occur during pregnancy and again after a baby is born. These hormonal changes may produce chemical changes in the brain that result in depression. Also, the amount of adjustment that come's after the birth of a baby, along with sleep disturbance, disruption of "routine", and emotions from the childbirth experience itself can all contribute to how a new mom feels.
How long do the baby blues last?
The symptoms of the "baby blues" normally occur for a few minutes up to few hours each day. These symptoms should lessen and disappear within fourteen days after delivery.
How can you take care of yourself?
Taking care of mom is the best way to decrease the sypmtoms of the "baby blues." There are several different ways that you can care for yourself if you are having the baby blues.
Talk with someone that you trust about how you are feeling
Maintain a well balanced diet. Having a new baby may cause you not to eat correctly, and too many simple carbohydrates can make mood swings more pronounced
Keep a journal of all your thoughts and feelings.
Get outside to enjoy fresh air and life outside the confines of diapers, feedings and spit up. Sometimes just a different view for a few moments can make a huge difference.
Ask for help. Help with meals, other children, getting into a "routine", any help that allows you to focus on the joy of having a new baby and not just the pressure of juggling it all.
Don't expect perfection in the first few weeks. Give yourself time to heal from birth, time to adjust to your new "job" and time for feeding and sleeping routines to settle in.
It is important to remember that you are not alone in your feelings. If your symptoms last longer than fourteen days it could be an indication of a more serious condition, such as postpartum depression. Be honest with your care provider at all your follow up appointments. Remember you are not going to shock them with your feelings. They speak with postpartum women all the time and are the best to evaluate how you are doing, if you are honest about where you are at.
https://www.americanpregnancy.org/firstyearoflife/babyblues.htm
How often do women experience the baby blues?
Approximately 70-80% of all new mothers experience some negative feelings or mood swings after the birth of their child.
When do the baby blues occur?
Often the symptoms of baby blues will hit forcefully within four to five days after the birth of the baby, although depending on how the birth of the baby went, they be noticeable earlier.
What are the symptoms of baby blues?
Symptoms of baby blues include:
Weepiness or crying for no apparent reason
Impatience
Irritability
Restlessness
Anxiety
Fatigue
Insomnia (even when the baby is sleeping)
Sadness
Mood changes
Poor concentration
What causes the baby blues?
The exact cause of the baby blues is unknown at this time. It is thought to be related to the hormone changes that occur during pregnancy and again after a baby is born. These hormonal changes may produce chemical changes in the brain that result in depression. Also, the amount of adjustment that come's after the birth of a baby, along with sleep disturbance, disruption of "routine", and emotions from the childbirth experience itself can all contribute to how a new mom feels.
How long do the baby blues last?
The symptoms of the "baby blues" normally occur for a few minutes up to few hours each day. These symptoms should lessen and disappear within fourteen days after delivery.
How can you take care of yourself?
Taking care of mom is the best way to decrease the sypmtoms of the "baby blues." There are several different ways that you can care for yourself if you are having the baby blues.
Talk with someone that you trust about how you are feeling
Maintain a well balanced diet. Having a new baby may cause you not to eat correctly, and too many simple carbohydrates can make mood swings more pronounced
Keep a journal of all your thoughts and feelings.
Get outside to enjoy fresh air and life outside the confines of diapers, feedings and spit up. Sometimes just a different view for a few moments can make a huge difference.
Ask for help. Help with meals, other children, getting into a "routine", any help that allows you to focus on the joy of having a new baby and not just the pressure of juggling it all.
Don't expect perfection in the first few weeks. Give yourself time to heal from birth, time to adjust to your new "job" and time for feeding and sleeping routines to settle in.
It is important to remember that you are not alone in your feelings. If your symptoms last longer than fourteen days it could be an indication of a more serious condition, such as postpartum depression. Be honest with your care provider at all your follow up appointments. Remember you are not going to shock them with your feelings. They speak with postpartum women all the time and are the best to evaluate how you are doing, if you are honest about where you are at.
https://www.americanpregnancy.org/firstyearoflife/babyblues.htm