All through my pregnancy I spent a good amount of time reading about pregnancy, childbirth and infant care. I thought I was prepared. I was aware of how difficult breastfeeding can be. I was aware of postpartum depression and how to deal with it (in case I suffered from one). I was really looking forward to seeing my child and I had a feeling that I will not suffer from postpartum depression.
But my hormones had a different plan. I delivered a beautiful baby and as soon as I was wheeled to my hospital cabin I felt like crying. Since I was already armored with some knowledge about PPD I tried to calm myself down and look at the sunny side of things. I consoled myself that it could be baby blues will will subside in a couple of days. I simply cannot have PPD. But the gloom followed me till home and beyond.
I suffered from PPD for six months and I learned things that no article or person mentioned.
But my hormones had a different plan. I delivered a beautiful baby and as soon as I was wheeled to my hospital cabin I felt like crying. Since I was already armored with some knowledge about PPD I tried to calm myself down and look at the sunny side of things. I consoled myself that it could be baby blues will will subside in a couple of days. I simply cannot have PPD. But the gloom followed me till home and beyond.
I suffered from PPD for six months and I learned things that no article or person mentioned.
- Postpartum depression can hit you as soon as you deliver and can continue for as long as six months more more. It depends on how actively and effectively you manage it.
- There are certain things that trigger the outbursts. In my case such triggers were when my child was crying inconsolably, excessive sleep deprivation, distance from spouse...read more
