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What Are The baby Blues?
The baby blues, also know as postpartum (postnatal) depression are just a period of time when your emotions are at an all time high. Some people say it is because your body is adapting to the hormones after given birth to a baby and a great deal of it may have to do with the added stress of caring for a newborn child and day-to-day stress. When you stop to think of all the demands that have on you, whether it is caring for a baby and other children, returning to work or dealing with an unsupportive spouse, it is no wonder why having a baby can contribute to such an emotional feelings.
It is probably safe to say that all women go through some kind of emotional distress after having a baby. Some, however, have it much worse than others. Additionally, when you talk about the baby blues, also called postnatal depression, it is very important to realize that these feelings can come and go and can last for a few weeks or several months.
This is when you need to have somebody additional you can turn to for help. This could be your best girl friend, your mother, your neighbor or even your doctor. You must have someone that you can talk to openly and honestly if you feel that your emotions are getting the best of you. Start building your support system early in your pregnancy and know that you can always turn to these people for help whenever it is necessary.
Getting help when you need it is all important: Sadly, it is true that many women suffer from severe postartum (postnatal) depression do not get the help they needed. You occasionally hear about these women on the news. These are the extreme cases and these are the women that for some reason fall through the cracks. The bottom line is that if at any time you have self-destructive feelings or you feel your baby is at risk, you need to seek help at once. Don't ever wait.
You might be ashamed or unsure to let other people in on this very emotional time, but you must remember that there is always someone out there that wants to help you. Never allow these feelings go on unchecked. Talk to your best girl friend, your spouse, your parent or see go your doctor. It is also very crucial that those people around you know about this emotional time so that they can intervene should it become necessary.