Understanding Postpartum Mental Health: It’s More Than Just Baby Blues

Dear Mom and Dad,

I don’t think most of us truly understand the full spectrum of postpartum mental health.

Let’s try and break it down for you.

Postpartum isn’t just about joy; it’s a rollercoaster of emotions and physical challenges.

You’ve heard of postpartum depression, but did you know it includes anxiety, psychosis, and OCD too? And it’s not just mums! Dads can experience postpartum mental health issues as well.

You can experience persistent sadness, fatigue, sleep issues, and even thoughts of self-harm, weeks or even months after delivery.

Why does it happen? There could be many reasons, including hormonal changes, emotional factors like identity shifts, and the physical strain from childbirth.

But don’t you worry. It’s pretty common and absolutely treatable.

Not just the common kind, even the serious forms of Postpartum issues like Postpartum Psychosis and Postpartum OCD are treatable too.

From lifestyle changes to mindfulness practices to medication and therapy, everything helps. So, take a deep breath and know that you are not alone in this journey.

Postpartum is complex and difficult, but remember, whatever it may bring, together, we will manage everything.

I promise.