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DON'T GO
IT ALONE
NEW-PARENT PROBLEM:
I'm not loving every moment of this like I
thought I would. Could it be postpartum depression?
With the flood of hormonally induced emotions that come along
with baby, it can be hard for new moms to tell the difference
between normal baby blues and postpartum depression.
"Normal baby blues include weepiness and minor anxiety and
typically resolve within a week or two after giving birth," Moore
Simas says. "Postpartum depression lasts longer and can cause
feelings of hopelessness, guilt, sadness and sometimes suicidal
thoughts. Some women may experience it differently, with things
like anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder showing up."
3 PRO TIP : Don't feel guilty if you're not thrilled with being a
parent every second of the day. That's normal-raising a baby
is exhausting! But err on the safe side if you suspect you're dealing
with something more serious, and tell your doctor. "Any significant change in behavior should be discussed with your physician,"
Moore Simas says.
It can be tempting as a new parent
to strive to do it all. But if you're
tag-teaming this whole parenthood
thing, try to let your spouse share in
the responsibilities.
Moms in particular tend to take on
too much, says Parrish Medical Group's
Christa Caito, DO.
"New mothers often think they
must do every task themselves," she
says. "They sometimes criticize their
partner's efforts and take over the job
at hand. This prevents the partner's
learning time with baby. Sometimes
it's best to step aside and let others
take control."
Not only will baby get to bond with
each of you, but it also affords the
primary caregiver a little much-needed
"me time," even if that's just a shower
or a nap.
QUIZ
Normal or Not?
Find out whether your feelings
are postpartum depression or the
typical baby blues. Visit postpartum
healthalliance.org/screening-test
and answer some questions.
NEW-PARENT PROBLEM:
I haven't done anything social in
weeks. How can I find the time?
Parenthood is an all-encompassing endeavor, especially as
you're just finding your footing. It's OK if you're a little behind
on responding to text messages and happy-hour invites, but once
you've started to get accustomed to the new you, try to reconnect
with the old you, too. Schedule a date night with your spouse or a
quick coffee catch-up with a friend.
3 PRO TIP : Craving company? Ask friends to come to you. Most people
will be delighted to cuddle a new baby, and you can get some much-needed
adult interaction. ■
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