I am the partner of someone I believe has Post Natal Depression. She has managed to hide the symptoms so well that I did not spot that she was really struggling; I just thought she was having the same problems as every first time mum.
It has now come out that she feels 'numb' and has never really felt that she has bonded with our son (now 7 months old). He was taken away from her at birth as he was ill for a few weeks and I think this may have affected her as she felt very alone.
I am due to take her to the doctors, but I know she will not be fully open with them. I am concerned for her and my baby; but I am not sure how best to deal with this.
Any advice would be appreciatted.
A father.
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Mental health
Post Natal Deppression - A Partners query
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loneSoldier · 06/10/2008 13:31
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