How do i take care Mentally after birth?

We are more sensitive towards our emotions after delivery. This is due to hormonal change of our body. There may be experience of more weeping , agitation, anxiety, impatient, frustrations, having low self esteem, lack of confidence, guilt and even depression.

Depression affects 5 – 22 % of women after childbirth. Postnatal depression is regarded seriously by medical health professionals and is upsetting not only to the women suffering from it but to their families as well.

Things to help cope with your mental self

• Take a bath, studies have shown that showering helps to destress.
• Rest, Take short naps whenever possible
• Ask for a helping hand. Do not be shy to ask your family members to help you at anytime.
• Talk to your hubby and ask for moral support.
• If you feel guilty that you cannot cope with the overwhelming"tasks".Speak Up, we are afterall human, not superheros
• Play some music
• Have a massage
• Talk to other mummies
• Talk to professionals or your doctors if you difficulty coping
• Take a breather, maybe a short walk outside your house
• Massage your baby. This helps in bonding and create happy feelings
• Watch a movie with your hubby ( i did that once during my confinement )
• Use helplines if you face any problems such as breastfeeding , newborn problems etc. Many hospitals have 24 hours helpline.

Do not worry if you do experience any of the above. This is a passing phrase and you are definately able to win this "battle" . You can always share your problems with SgMummy.