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postpartum depression
I have depression and bi polar disorder everyone seems concerned about how I will handle postpartum has anyone gone through my situation and not had postpartum depression and if you did how bad was it
Definitely go ahead and breastfeed just look for the signs of depression and if it starts to get to be too much and you are depressed just remember this is what i told myself breastfeeding is great for the baby but i.believe it's more important for you to.be well enough to take care of your baby and if you have to get back on meds maybe they can find something that's safe to breastfeed on if not don't feel bad your baby comes first and needs there mama to be there for them
I have depression and just had my baby on Monday. I tried breastfeeding but as my lil one has become alittle sick my depression sunk in again n so was put back on meds today. Everyone is different and will react differently, but I would just think if wanting to continue meds n have a good support person available.
If you start feeling depressed don't wait top get help that's where i.went wrong. I thought it would just go away. And now that I'm feeling better i regret not going to the doc right away because i.missed out on bonding with my baby right away
I have bipolar disorder. I had my baby 4 months ago. I decided not to breastfeed so i.could continue on my meds. The first 3 weeks were rough i was extremely depressed to the point i couldn't take care of my lil one. i ended up going to the hospital and back to my doc and they put me on cymbalta for the depression and a few days later i.was.fine. I.guess it just depends on if you plan on breastfeeding or not. you might want to decide now what you want to do because you may or may not get depressed and if you have to get back on some meds just realize it's best for the baby so that you are able to take care of him/her
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