Postpartum Depression

I want to share just a few thoughts on depression after pregnancy. Some of you may be experiencing, or have older daughters who are experiencing, this strange feeling. There are so many new feelings that come in after the birth of a baby- excitement, fear, anxiety, exhaustion to name a few. You don’t normally think of depression being a thing after having a beautiful child.
The first time I heard of postpartum depression was after the birth of my first child. I don’t know if you remember, but Marie Osmond gave her babysitter the Visa and then drove away. I thought it strange. What was she thinking to leave her children and runaway? Then after my third child, a boy, I felt it. Postpartum depression is more common with the birth of a boy. I had no energy, and I was inexplicably sad. I went to a doctor even and he was no help. All of my tests came back normal. When you are in the midst of depression, you can’t even think straight. It is a very confusing time. Now when I look back, I can see that it was postpartum depression.
When your baby is inside of you, he is gathering everything he needs to survive from your body, especially your Omegas. This depletion combined with the hormone drop and lack of sleep can lead to depression. I suggest Cod Liver Oil, Bergamot or Lavender essential oils, and keep taking your pregnancy vitamins. Get out in the fresh air and sunshine. And if it is really bad, I have heard of doctors giving a progesterone shot to help the hormones. Keep up with your prayer life and tell Jesus about your feelings. I am a huge advocate of breastfeeding for as long as possible. Breastfeeding will help keep you from having a huge, sudden hormone shift. There are also lots of scientific things that happen when you keep your baby close to you. Keep talking to your friends and husband. Let them know that you need help right now. Now is not the time to be Superwoman! Put your cape away for now, and rely on the help of your friends, family and most of all your God.
I want to add that I just read an article about Princess Diana and her postpartum depression.
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/princess-diana-dealt-with-postpartum-depression.html/