Dilemma of a new mother and how to overcome it

New mothers are very vulnerable after child birth, both physically as well as mentally. Even though with time, they recover physically but the mental/ emotional turmoil is what weighs/puts them down. This stays with them and is seen to manifest in numerous ways if not taken proper care at right time.

Myself being a doctor, I thought that my postpartum will be a cake walk. But believe me, it was mentally draining. I suffered from post partum depression after both my pregnancies. I realized that this is a common phenomenon in most females after child birth, even though the severity may vary from mild to severe depending on women.

With the new responsibility of taking care of a tiny human being, who is completely dependent on new mothers, she somehow ignores her own health both physically and mentally.

Do you know that its scientifically proven that, if a mother is not happy, their kids become cranky which again becomes mentally draining for new mother and the vicious cycle goes on. This ultimately reflects on the family too. That’s why I always say, Happy mother, Happy baby and Happy family.