Anxiety post partying

[Mummabear10032021]

Hello, I'm currently 4 days postpartum after my second baby. I have extremely bad anxiety. Feeling all sorts of emotions from guilt about my firstborn to guilt about being present enough with the new baby. I had a fairly traumatic few days with labour and my stay in hospital. Has anyone else experienced this anxiety and all these feelings and it got better? Im aware of ppd and that but I really don't want to go on any medication. I'm wondering did it get better for anyone without the use of medication ?

Hey x your hormones will be all over the shop at this point, it's normal, especially if your milk has recently come in. I felt very anxious around day 4 but settled after a few days. Be gentle on yourself, it's a lot to process. talk to someone close to you, and keep focussing on the positives despite a traumatic labour. I'm sure you'll feel better soon, but call you GP or midwife for support if you don't x

I had this with both of mine and was told it was very normal, especially around day 4 due to fluctuating hormone levels. I was in hospital longer for this reason as the midwives could see I needed extra support. You've been through a hell of a lot, nobody would blame you for feeling unsettled and anxious. My advice is to be honest about how you're feeling, speak to your partner, friends, family, midwife. I'm sure you will find lots of support there. At first I was worried about being judged when I spoke to the midwife but she was so supportive and said it was really common for new mums to struggle with their mental health

It's easy to worry about PPD but it's very early days, see how things go over time and if you find you're not feeling better then maybe discuss it with your GP. But honestly OP it's very early and anxiety is a very normal reaction for a new mum. You're doing great and everything will be ok! Be kind to yourself and reach out for support x

To add I did go on to develop PPD with my eldest (traumatic birth - diagnosed with PPD when she was 6 months old) but did not with my son, however I had the same anxious feelings with both of them. With my son it settled down once we had found our routine, but I think for at least a couple of weeks i had those feelings x

Thanks so much for the reassurance guys, I really do appreciate it . Hopefully in another week or 2 all these feelings will be a thing of the past. 😊