Be good to yourself
Make sure your own basic needs are met: Try to sleep and eat well , and do your best not to feel guilty.
Don’t demand too much of yourself
If you have clinical depression or anxiety, it can be hard enough just to get out of bed and face the day. Be gentle with yourself, and take things one at a time.
Share your feelings
Keep the lines of communication open and talk about what’s going on. Call a sympathetic friend. Join a support group or chat with moms about postpartum. Many hospitals and mental health clinics offer a variety of support groups.
Pamper yourself
Taking care of your physical self can sometimes help you feel better inside. Treat yourself to a manicure. Wear a favorite outfit on especially difficult days to give yourself a boost.
Venture outdoors
Take a walk around the block, or meet a friend at a nearby café. The fresh air, sunshine, and conversation will do you a world of good. If even a brief excursion is too much for you right now, then just go outside, close your eyes and take a deep breath, or sit in the sunshine for a few minutes. Exercise will boost your mood.
Where can I get more information?
For more information, you can contact these organizations:
Postpartum Support International
Coordinators provide support, encouragement, and information about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and can help you find resources in your community.
Toll-free: (800) 944-4773
This information is from Baby Center at https://www.babycenter.com/0_postpartum-depression_227.bc#articlesection7 .
To learn about our pregnancy tests or resources please contact APS Medical at 414-727-8177.
Other Resources
Adopt Connect – A web-based organization that provides faith based peer counseling, support, encouragement, and friendship to birth mothers as well as pregnant women considering adoption. https://adopt-connect.com/blog-post/birth-mother-resources/