Helping someone with Post Natal Depression (PND)

If you think someone you love could be suffering from post-natal depression then it is important to get medical help. She may find it useful it you attend a doctor's appointment with her. Here are other ways you could help a person with post natal depression -

If it is your partner, tell her you love her - she probably feels very vulnerable and unlovable at the moment.
Try to understand what she is going through - having a baby is huge event for a women and a big change in her life. However much the baby is wanted, there are still adjustments to be made.
Encourage her to talk about how she feels, not just to you and to a doctor, but also to friends.
Ask how you can help - could you take on more domestic responsibilities to share the workload for a bit?
Listen to others - friends and other members of the family who voice their concerns to you about your partner with post natal depression.
Make sure she has proper, regular time off from the baby so she can have a long soak in the bath, go shopping, see a friend or do something she wants to do by you taking full charge of the baby.
Pay attention to her as well as to the baby.
Don't nag or point out the things around the house that have not been done. Don't criticize her as a ability as a mother, realize that this can be a symptom of the post natal depression disorder.
Suggest other sources of support such as a self-help group - taking to other mums who feel the same way - or contacting specialist organization such as the Association of Postnatal Illness.

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