A Mother’s Postpartum that should not go unnoticed
New mothers can experience what is called Postpartum, even mothers who give birth to multiple children are most likely experiencing postpartum with each childbirth. For those who are unaware, this is a form of mental health where a mother’s body is changing and she is also experiencing changes mentally and emotionally as well. Have you heard of Postpartum “baby blues” or depression? A new mom may think “I am so happy to have my baby, but why am I sad all of the time now?” or “Am I really a good mother?” , “My baby only cries with me.. I am not producing enough milk, this is making me feel so emotional”. Often, mothers are encouraged by their doctor to talk about what they are feeling through therapy or often times they are diagnosed with Postpartum depression and prescribed a safe prescription to help cope with what they are feeling.