Alberta LaRouche
by on August 9, 2022
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The postpartum period begins immediately after childbirth as the mother's body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state. The terms puerperium, puerperal period, or immediate postpartum period are commonly used to refer to the first six weeks following childbirth. “Postpartum” means the time after childbirth.

Most women get the “baby blues,” or feel sad or empty, within a few days of giving birth. It's no wonder a vast majority of women feel overwhelmed and teary in the face of all this. If the baby blues are going to strike, they will within a few days of giving birth and typically last 7 to 10 days.

For many women, the baby blues go away in 3 to 5 days. If your baby blues don't go away or you feel sad, hopeless, or empty for longer than 2 weeks, you may have postpartum depression. Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last for up to two weeks.

The postpartum period generally includes the first 4 to 6 weeks after birth, and many cases of PPD begin during that time. But PPD can also develop during pregnancy and up to 1 year after giving birth, so don't discount your feelings if they're happening outside of the typical postpartum period. You feel hopeless, sad, worthless, or alone all the time, and you cry often. You don't feel like you're doing a good job as a new mom. You're not bonding with your baby. You can't eat, sleep, or take care of your baby because of your overwhelming despair. 

Life-threatening conditions that can happen after giving birth include infections, blood clots, postpartum depression and postpartum hemorrhage. Warning signs to watch out for include chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, severe headache and extreme pain. Avoid stairs and lifting until your doctor says these activities are OK. Don't take a bath or go swimming until the doctor says it's OK. Don't drive until your doctor says it's OK. Also wait until you can make sudden movements and wear a safety belt properly without discomfort.

Adjusting to motherhood. Get plenty of rest. Get as much sleep as possible to cope with tiredness and fatigue. Seek help. Don't hesitate to accept help from family and friends during the postpartum period, as well as after this period. Eat healthy meals. Maintain a healthy diet to promote healing. Exercise. Postpartum depression is often treated with psychotherapy (also called talk therapy or mental health counseling), medication or both. Psychotherapy. It may help to talk through your concerns with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional.

Mostly new moms suffer from postpartum, if not all. But this would eventually goes away. Just remember, you are one of the strongest and bravest human being giving birth to another human. That alone can gives you strenght. Your child is your strenght!

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Sloanne Kaye
mostly new moms, if not all, suffers post-partum
August 14, 2022