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Is this post natal depression

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AlexSGra · 07/09/2021 23:01

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice/ see if anyone else has felt this please.
I don't know if I'm suffering from post natal depression or not. I have had a couple of really low days but generally my mood is ok. I just feel like my 3 month old won't bond with me. I'm obsessed with him but I don't feel like he's fussed or bothered by me at all. And it's not just him. I'm trying really hard to meet and bond with other first time mums but I always feel really inadequate and like I can't relax and be my true self in front of these people. I feel really lonely and lost. I want to let go and have fun with other mums on play dates etc like this is 'supposed to be' but it just isn't happening that way for me. Should I be talking about this to a GP? I don't feel like I can talk to my other friends, family or husband. Thank you x

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HelloHummingbird · 10/09/2021 08:18

Hi Lovely, can you explain why you think your LO isn't bonding with you? Are you getting smiles and giggles, giggles might be around the corner but is he smiling?
On the meeting new mums thing, everyone is so focused on the their own LOs it's difficult to really bond with other adults with little babies. You can expect them to to be polite and civil however and make light or brief chats but only in environments that are allow it. E. G baby classes are just like gym classes people litterally turn up and leave in my opinion. More relaxed and unstructured groups like at churches may be more chatty. Why can't you relax do you think?

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