Postnatal Support

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Hello, I've just become a mum to my now 3 week old DS2, The first few days were great and I really felt like I was getting the hang of things (struggled with what I now believe to be undiagnosed PND after DS1) unfortunately over the last week the intrusive thoughts have returned and this morning I had a bit of a breakdown. Health Visitor came out and we've agreed a plan, I'm stopping breastfeeding which I feel awfully guilty about but I believe this could be contributing to my poor mental health, also being referred to the post natal mental health team. Really struggling with the lack of sleep, constant worry about my newborns health, feeding etc. Just looking to hear from other people who experienced the same as feeling very alone and upset that this has happened again at a time when I should be feeling happy and grateful for what I've got. Thanks

Hi there, I’m sorry you’re feeling like this. I suffer the same - intrusive thoughts and quite anxious. It has got better as weeks have progressed (DD is 6 weeks old) but I have been diagnosed with PND. Breastfeeding was a big thing for me as I struggled with it and now I only express about 1 bottle worth of milk and the rest is formula which makes me feel very guilty. But what I’ve realised is as I get more used to doing this I start to feel more anxious and worried about other things that I think can go wrong instead.

just thought I’d message to say you’re not alone x