The birth of a baby is the amazing time in a womans life right?

The birth of a baby is the amazing time in a womans life right? For most yes but for many women, it just doesn't feel like that. . Around 80% of women will experience some form of emotional change after giving birth or during pregnancy. Often this manifests itself in the form of the 'day 3 blues' but all too often is a lot worse. It's actually pretty normal a few days after birth to feel tearful, especially when you are exhausted from lack of sleep whilst trying to recover or have had a traumatic birth experience. For most women, this tearfullness resolves after a few days. If you are feeling down, overwhelmed, tearful, run down, depressed, guilty, fearful, disinterested in daily events or just not quite yourself and its ongoing, then be sure to talk to someone about it. That can be either someone close to you or a health professional. Postnatal depression is common and women can recover from it if it's recognised and treated promptly. . Know that you don't have to suffer alone, there is plenty of help and support available ❤ . . . . . #ppd #pnd #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #maternal #maternity #postpartum #postpartumhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #newmom #newmum