Feeling down

Your only one week PP, this is completely normal so try not to make yourself feel worse with guilt. I tried to explain to my husband how I felt, even though I couldn’t explain why. Make sure your honest with your midwife/ healthcare when you see them and they can keep an eye on things xx

1 week pp your hormones will still be all over the place. Be kind to yourself and try to communicate how you're feeling to your OH

It's completely normal to feel that way. I basically cried everyday for the first 2weeks of having my twins. I felt even more sad and cried more when their dad would ask if I was ok or hug me. Give yourself time things will get better.

It's very normal to feel very sad right after having baby. It doesn't mean that you don't love your baby, and it doesn't mean that you are not happy with your new family. It's a natural fluctuation of your hormones, and it could last days/weeks/months. Having a newborn is hard. Having your first newborn is harder. You are learning what it means to be a mother. You are learning what your baby needs. You are now responsible for another human being and it's hard to be needed all the time while recovering from pregnancy & birth and being super sleep deprived. Be honest with your fiance & Healthcare provider and let them know how often you feel sad and if it gets worse. Make the time to rest when your fiance is around to care for baby, make sure you are eating enough to fuel you body & heal, if you have a few moments with your fiance while the baby is sleeping watch a few funny YouTube videos. Sometimes the comedy helped laugh and sometimes it helped me cry but either way it helped. Reach out as often as you need!