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Delivery & Postnatal Talk

Use this forum to talk about labor and delivery — what it feels like, pain management, different labor methods, early labor signs, possible delivery and postnatal problems, and choosing your healthcare provider.

overcoming postpartum depreession

I am so desperate that it seems my whole world does not exist any more. I have just delivered a baby into this world and I know that I am supposed to be the happiest person but I am not. I am so afraid that something might happen to my little girl that I even hesitate from taking her in arms, I fear...

by User avatar Guest

How to deal with postpartum depression?

Hi, folks. My wife has given birth to our first child, but I am thinking that she has been experiencing signs of postpartum depression. She is very quiet and isn’t showing any interest for our kid. Can anyone tell me how to deal with this condition? I will appreciate all your help with this....

by User avatar sinclare25455932

Taking drugs for postpartum depression and breastfeeding?

Answered by a doctor

Hello, folks. My wife has been diagnosed with signs of postpartum depression and she has been seeing her psychiatrist for this. He recommended her taking some drugs. I wonder if she is allowed that since she is breastfeeding. Will this affect our little baby? I would really be grateful for all your...

by User avatar cirstoforo40147

Fathers may suffer postpartum depression too

Postpartum depression is known to be common among women who have just given birth. New studies show that they may not be alone in this thing and that fathers could suffer from signs of postpartum depression as well. The study that was conducted included 5000 US couples and the results were quite...

by User avatar DanDan

Is postpartum depression real problem or another myth?

Hello! I am three months pregnant and I am looking forward to having my baby! I have been reading a lot about pregnancy, child delivery and postpartum recovery. One thing that I find very disturbing are signs of postpartum depression. It seems that it can become a very serious issue for some...

by User avatar bernice131991041

herbs for postpartum depression

I am currently seven months pregnant with my second child. With my first, who was born almost four years ago, I suffered from terrible postpartum depression that clouded the first two years of my daughter's life. I would do anything to avoid postpartum depression this time. Can I start taking herbs...

by User avatar gertruda803152305

best drug for postpartum depression

I have heard that postpartum depression runs in families. My sister had postpartum depression with both of her children, and now that I am pregnant, I am thinking it would be sensible to prepare for postpartum depression too. Of course, I am hoping that I will not have to take any drugs or have...

by User avatar gertrud1292151029

green vaginal discharge 10 weeks postpartum

Answered by a doctor

For the last 4 days I have experienced a large amount of greenish vaginal discharge. There is no odour, itching or pain. It comes in a gush of 30-60cc and than nothing for an unpredictible time ( could be 15 min to an hour).I am 10 weeks postpartum, and I'm breastfeeding. Thank you Dana

by User avatar dana

after a c-section should lower stomach get hard right under the belly button?

Answered by a doctor

Its been a week after my c-section and I notice that under my belly button is hard is this normal? SF

by User avatar mysticrose00125397

My situation is the opposite I've only had one period in 8 months

I've been breastfeeding my daughter for 8 months now and I've only had my period once. It makes me scared I'm pregnant since I had it then it went away again and hasn't came back. I have a 3 year old boy as well. 2 is enough for me so I'm hoping it's just the way my body is handling breastfeeding!...

by User avatar Mamaof2