During the first week, the majority of women experience a short-lived change in emotions commonly known as baby blues. This is short period of feeling tearful and overwhelmed, often caused by a combination of exhaustion, life changes and hormones. This is very common and will only last a few days.Symptoms include:
feeling emotional and irrational
crying over seemingly small things or seemingly over nothing
feeling irritable
feeling sad or anxious
feeling physically exhausted and overwhelmed.
It is important to seek support from your family, friends and midwife during this time and try to get as much rest as possible. If you continue to feel low, or the bad feelings and thoughs get worse, speak to your health visitor or your GP.
During the first week, the majority of women experience a short-lived change in emotions commonly known as baby blues. This is short period of feeling tearful and overwhelmed, often caused by a combination of exhaustion, life changes and hormones. This is very common and will only last a few days.
Symptoms include: