Baby Blues Irrational

[Mumof3weeones]

Just had baby number 3 and day 4 came with the baby blues. I was watching a tv show about babies switched at birth and now all I can think about is what if my baby was switched in the hospital. Rationally I know this seems so stupid but my anxiety is awful. Anyone else ever fear this?

Hello are you ok? New baby anxiety is so tough xxxxx

Sorry for late reply, didn't see this. Yes I'm ok thanks. Very much a case of hormones dropping after baby. Still get a bit emotional at the drop of a hat 6 weeks on but feeling a good bit better. Thanks for the reply. Xx

Hi, I am going through the same thing as this atm and have been for weeks. Can I ask have you got over this (I hope so) and if so what made it better? Many thanks

I'm feeling much better now and baby is 8 weeks old. I still have my emotional moments though. With my second baby I had postnatal anxiety and went to my GP. I took escitalopram and went to see a perinatal psychologist. After a few months I felt so much better. It's so hard with hormone fluctuations for months after a baby but I definitely recommend speaking to your GP. Xx

I also found talking about how I was feeling with my husband, mum and a few close friends really helped. I made sure to go for walks and get some fresh air everyday too. Xx

Hi, thank you for replying and very pleased you are feeling better 😃 I have spoken to my gp and have a therapist I will hopefully get over this. Such a stupid thought to have and know rationally it’s not happened, I hope to feel better soon. I might need the meds if I can’t stop thinking it, good advice re walking I probably should do more! many thanks x