Post natal depression
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100% harder the second time round I think and there’s no time for yourself. You are not a failure, the guilt will ease. Be kind to yourself. Easier said than done. I am on sertraline and was told I would be fine to breastfeed still.
I was out on sertraline, 50mg, because they said it’s the best one to take while breastfeeding x
Thank you all So much 🥹🩷 i feel postpartum struggles aren’t spoken about as much! It’s nice to know it’s actually normal to feel these feels xxxx
You’re absolutely not a failure!! I feel society gets so wrapped up in the joys of being pregnancy .. then when bubba is here people think it’s all fairy dust and rainbows! “Enjoy your new baby” “sleep when baby sleeps” etc … it’s SO normal to feel down .. don’t be hard on yourself girl and just go with your feelings xx
Bless you. Hold on in there. I feel the exact same. I am a second time mum with a 3 yr old and 8 wk old. Contacted the doctor to discuss my mood and how I'm feeling. Baby also has a milk allergy, which lead me to stop BF, which has really effected me emotionally and carried a lot of guilt. Feels as though I'm hardly keeping my head above water and that even menial tasks feel overwhelming. Just keep remind yourself, it's temporary. Get through the next few months, then spring will come and I am confident things will get easier ( I hope!) x
@Amanda OMG THIS! ❤️❤️ Everyone loves a pregnant woman but very few actually check in postpartum to see how we doing. Usually everyone only interested in the baby. Postpartum is such a hard time and can be extremely lonely as well. My whole fam is abroad and I have never felt more lonely with husband working long hours and us not having a car to go and see his family 🙈 But talking to other mums going through the same REALLY helps!
@Jess I know 🥹🩷we’ll get there I’m sure ! I get the breast feeding as much as it’s ok to stop especially due to things like that but you still feel like a failure, I’m having to stop atm and I’m just so gutted wanted to do at leastb6 months xx
@Amanda thank you so much 🥹🩷🩷
I took setraline all the way through being pregnant and bf, so don’t feel guilty and if you want to continue bf then go ahead your baby will be fine x
Honestly completely feel you. I love being a mother but also feel I have lost a bit of myself. Don’t feel guilty you went and got help that is extremely brave. You’re doing a great job 👏🏼 mum guilt is real and difficult to shake off.