Low mood🙁

Google sundown scaries postpartum! It’s a real thing, it’s like a homesick feeling, it gets better with time! ❤️ I think at about 6 weeks it just went away for me. Hope you feel better soon! It does get easier, promise ❤️

Ugh i cried watching bao after my son was born and felt stupid lol i couldn’t watch certain commercials without breaking down. Hormones are just wacky for a while! I’d say a couple weeks really. I’m much more prepared the second time around lol

Hey, I had a c-section last year and the hormone crash is intense! Plus being exhausted doesn’t help with it all. It should level out as you recover but obviously if you’re still feeling really low often then definitely talk to your midwives about it if you haven’t been discharged yet (I can’t remember when they visit). Also the breastfeeding does get easier, I know that doesn’t help you now but just know that you’re doing amazing! Are you using a nipple salve/cream after each feed? Also worth checking that baby is latching properly as that can cause pain if they aren’t. Giving birth and entering motherhood is the biggest change anyone can ever go through, so just know you are not alone in feeling that you are struggling ❤️

I did struggle after c section with my mood and what helped me was going out for short walks, as soon as I managed to after C section. It does get better, but you could consider a mix of bf and formula feeding (once you establish bf) if you think it helps. Also I would advice consulting a bf specialist. I hope things improve soon. The first weeks are really tough but it gets better!!! ❤️

This was me literally. I was constantly crying and I didn’t know why I think it’s just the change that your not used to and your hormones are all over the place it will get better don’t worry x

Yes I was the same. I hit the 2 week mark and have just started to feel better. It will get better but as others have said, if persists, do reach out to a professional but also know it's very normal. X

Exactly the same and I'm 7 days pp after c section. Just know it's very common and it will get better 🩷 I'm literally crying right now because I really wanted to cook a meal for my partner and I tonight but little miss wanted feeding and there's no chance now. It's so hard, here if you need to talk with someone. Make sure you're getting some daylight each day and taking vitamins/eating well.

This is totally normal! I remember crying every night around 9pm first baby ( usually linked with milk production and hormones ) I would be petrified of bedtime because I knew it didn’t mean sleep and rest. It did go away and it does get better ❤️‍🩹

This happened to me and the best thing I ever did was stopped breastfeeding and I exclusively pumped instead. The breastfeeding caused anxiety, pain and the night time depression.. It solved for me when I stopped BF. You could even formula feed at night maybe to help with the anxiety? If you wanted a break from BF/pumping Things get better, I promise x

I'm good during the day but yeah the same as you. I don't look forward to the evenings at all. I'm using nipple shields to make it a bit more bearable.

I could have written this myself.. I’m 16 days post c section and every time 6pm hits I seem to be a mess. I often put it down to being over tired and now started to have an hours nap around 3/4 pm which has helped take away the 6pm tears. I had a hard time BF and started to do mixed until switching to formula full time, mostly due to having an infection from my c section. Also can strongly recommend the Expert Midwife nipple balm it was a life saver and made my skin heal really quickly.

There’s lots of help and support available for breast feeding. I was struggling and contacted my midwife who signposted me to the breastfeeding support worker from the hospital. They did a home visit and I have had follow up appointments at the local children’s centre. I’ve also been to a drop in session for new mums in a similar situation. I’d encourage you to reach out it’s made so much difference for me both practically and mentally. There’s also a helpline http://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk or https://laleche.org.uk are also helpful