Episode 45: It’s Just the Baby Blues… Or Is It?

Can We Talk About This?

Too often struggling mums go to get support for their mental health and are told, “its just the baby blues, it will pass” when really, it’s not the baby blues. I, Amber-lee your host, thought an episode addressing all things baby blues would be helpful to this audience so that we can have an understanding of what is normal and what is not in early postpartum. I describe what the baby blues looks like, common symptoms, hormonal fluctuations, sociocultural factors, ways to help you through it as well as when to seek help.

Remember, the baby blues are temporary and should pass within 2 weeks of experiencing symptoms. If symtpoms are persisting or worsening, it is important you seek further support as that is not that baby blues.

In this episode I talk about a hormone graph and if you would like the visual you can see it here: https://www.thepowerofbirth.net/post/understanding-the-difference-between-baby-blues-and-postnatal-depression-a-guide-for-new-mothers

This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Please seek mental health advice from your health professionals.

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References:

David R. Grattan, Sharon R. Ladyman, Chapter 2 – Neurophysiological and cognitive changes in pregnancy, Handbook of Clinical Neurology, Volume 171, 2020, Pages 25-55.

https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/postpartum/baby-blues-after-pregnancy#:~:text=The%20baby%20blues%20usually%20go,your%20partner%2C%20family%20and%20friends.

Some information was taken from Advanced Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Training with Postpartum Support International