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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 often take on
too much," says Sheila Warren, RN,
women's health navigator at Gwinnett
Medical Center.
"We as women often try to do every
task ourselves instead of asking for
help," she says. "While your partner may
not change a diaper or fold the clothes
the way you prefer, allowing them to
complete tasks, perfect or not, may be
more helpful than you realize."
Not only will baby get to bond with
each of you, but dividing up responsibilities
also affords the primary caregiver a little
much-needed me time, even if that's just
a shower or a nap.
CALL
Normal or Not?
If you have questions about pregnancy,
delivery or postpartum, GMC's
women's health navigator can help. To
schedule a complimentary consult with
Sheila Warren, RN, call 678-671-2303.
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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