Can anyone help my daughter ?

[baboushka]

Hi everyone

Although I'm not a " new mum", my daughter is. She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 4 weeks ago.

Having only recently moved to Somerset she has few friends and limited access to the internet.

Feel that I have done as much as I can to help and am now at a loss as to how to restore her to her former self.

Any suggestions from " new mums " or us " old grannies " would be extremely appreciated.

[Tortington]

she needs t talk to HV or nurse at docs surgery or the doc.

they will not only prescibe her drugs if thats whats needed but should be able to tell her of support services in the area eg brestfeeding support, surestart, baby massage etc

[Janos]

Agree with custardo - best thing for your daughter is a visit to the doctor. They are very sympathetic to PND now and should be able to offer some real help.

Maybe look after her wee girl so she can go on her own if that is what she needs?

She is lucky to have such a kind and caring mum.

[lucykate]

being a mum for the first time is very daunting, i think it takes at least 3 months to get your head round it all and begin to get the hang of it. i wouldn't worry too much just yet as she's only 4 weeks into it, but if she's in a relativley new area, her gp and health visitor will be able to point her in the direction of any mum and baby things going on. as custy mentions, things like baby massage classes are a good way of meeting others nearby in the same boat.

with my first, i used to go to the baby clinic and weigh her every week, she didn't need it but i was new to the area and it was a way of meeting people and getting out the house.

[sara31x]

Hi anyone from Derby like to chat to a 32 year old mum who has a 6month old baby boy? email me [email protected].

[Rhubarb]

sara31 - are you the person in question? Have you posted that to the OP? Or are you just advertising under "lonely hearts" or something?

[nearlythree]

Hi, baboushka, I definitely agree that four weeks is very soon to be concerned. I've just had number three and know I will feel wobbly for a while, and I think it's worse the firts time around. My female gp said it took her a year after she had her first baby before she felt back to he rold self, and in he ropinion this is perfectly normal given the adjustments we have to make - particulrly re tiredness. I find I'm always stronger mentally if I've had a good nights' sleep.

[baboushka]

Thanks to everyone who sent messages although I think Sarah31x left her message on the wrong page.

My daughter is visiting today so I'm planning on showing her this site - there is so much on here that I think will help her.

Once again, many thanks to you all.