Could You Exhibit The Baby Blues

I've got a new idea for a reality show; it will be about being a new mom and what it is actually like. Those who have never had a child seem to believe that being a new mother is this wonderful, constantly happy time in a women's life. While yes it's one of the happiest times of a womens life, you aren't happy all the time, feeling the 'baby blues' is typical and a proportion of women will experience postpartum depression.



Do you know over 50% of women feel some type of "baby blues" after they give birth? So you are not alone, and certainly not a bad mother because you are feeling down. Feeling impatient, restless, irritable and anxious are normal feelings after you've had a baby. If you think of everything both you and your newborn have been enduring the past year, then feeling these things shouldn't surprise you. Can you think of anything more emotional than creating a new life, I can't, so feeling emotionally spent seems perfectly acceptable. Some nice new Organic Baby Gifts might help too!



Do you know the difference between 'baby blues' and postpartum depression? Well the 'baby blues' normally leave as suddenly as they came. The symptoms will persist for about 10% of mothers. The signs of postpartum depression can include, lack of appetite, exhaustion, not being able to concentrate, emotional lows and highs, sadness, fearful of hurting the baby, or loss of interest or excessive interest in the baby. Understand that women with postpartum do not experience all of these symptoms, they may feel different ones on different days, or perhaps the same symptoms day in and day out. Because mothers can believe they should not feel anything but joy, they may begin to feel shame and guilt and eventually become isolated.



The worst part is no one knows what may cause postpartum depression. Certain research suggests hormones affect the brain chemistry and factors like lack of sleep, tension and isolation after the baby is born can contribute to postpartum depression. Many women think that motherhood is this wondrous awesome thing that should be one of the most rewarding experience of your life. On the same day it can be one of the most gratifying and the hardest ob you'll ever have. Because of these two contradictory ideals you have moms that grow to be quite depressed after giving birth.



It is not always easy for you to identify postpartum depression in your own life. It isn't uncommon to think you are not feeling great as a result of lack of sleep you're experiencing. You need to pay attention to friends and family that are telling you that they're concerned about you. Should you recognize these symptoms or someone has expressed concern, call your doctor. A physician will be an important part of your recovery, you can't rely on just attending support groups. Do not feel ashamed or guilty. You'll be feeling better soon, the support from both your doctor and friends will have you feeling normal once again.



If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms for a long period of time, it is not the 'baby blues'. but postpartum depression and you need to contact your doctor. You need to stay healthy for your new little baby. Get some nice new Keepsake Baby Gift Ideas.