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PND -how can I support her

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DaisyStiener · 18/10/2021 14:57

I’ve a lovely neighbour who I’ve spend some time with recently since the Spring.
She and I both have new DD a few weeks apart.
Neighbour has been struggling with motherhood due to lack of support system around her and a fair few medical issues with DD.
This has lead her to doubt every aspect of her parenting and become scared to try anything new Sad

I’ve watched her struggle and obviously tried to help (and advise but only when asked ) but sadly she was voluntarily committed last week for PND Sad

How can I help and support her when she returns? I don’t think she has anyone else close by ( DM hundreds of miles away)
I feel bad enough that I should’ve done more , I don’t want to make anything worse or go against any progress / advice she has made under hospital care.
By nature , I’m quite an organised forceful ( some would say bossy) person - so I’m always aware of this: and try to gently suggest rather than take over.

I’m looking for a few items/gadgets that have helped me and intend to drop them off to her DP , with hope that they’ll be useful

Any advice appreciated.

OP posts:
PanicBuyingSprouts · 18/10/2021 19:09

I haven't got much advice but the poor woman, she must be so, so poorly. Has she gone in with her LO?

DaisyStiener · 18/10/2021 20:48

@PanicBuyingSprouts no Sad

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PanicBuyingSprouts · 18/10/2021 20:51

Oh the poor love. At the moment I'd concentrate on helping her DH. Maybe take some food around abs offer to her the LO for an hour or two? I'd ask him if it's ok to send her a card or flowers?

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