But these emotions aren t wrong. Keep your doctor informed. PPD, or postpartum depression can affect not only your emotions, but sleeping patterns and appetites as well. And in a small percentage of cases, some women feel so helpless that they are suicidal and even have hallucinations. These cases are rare, but it s important to you and your child s health that you communicate with your healthcare provider.
Medication is an option.
Your doctor can also help you to get in touch with other mothers who are feeling the things you are. Support groups can be very successful at mending your sorrows. The objectivity of outsiders can help you work through some of your more difficult feelings. Sometimes sharing is easier when it s with a stranger who can empathize with your situation. Above all else, remember to pamper yourself, and I m not talking about disposable Pampers.