So, it is very important, for you, for your new baby and for your other children, that you ask for help if you feel any of the above symptoms. A mother who suffers with PPD, without getting help, harms not only herself, but potentially her baby and older children too. See your doctor or midwife. However, be sure to tell your doctor or midwife if you are nursing because this may affect which medications you can safely take. Sleep as often as possible.
Sleep deprivation can cause and exacerbate symptoms of depression.
If necessary, get counseling. A therapist can help you cope with the stresses and conflicts in your life that may be impacting on your emotional state. Eat healthily because your body needs good fuel to help it function as optimally as possible. Exercise has been shown time and time again to physiologically alleviate the symptoms of depression, sometimes as well as medication. Talk to your partner about what you're going through.