Parent's Guide (Blake)

After giving birth, there are many moms who are not overcome with the joy that they expected to feel once their little one arrives. While this may seem like a bad way to begin your journey into motherhood, this is actually a common issue. Feelings of depression can creep in and overshadow any positive feelings connected to the arrival of the baby. There have been numerous works that have fictionalized "baby blues" and made it appear as if it is something that is not very serious, but this is not the case at all. Unfortunately, some people get so depressed after having a child that they cause harm to themselves and/or the baby. If you are dealing with postpartum depression, you need to understand that you are not alone. Between 10 and 15 percent of new moms experience this problem. This book's purpose is to help these women, or their loved ones, understand postpartum depression and know how to deal with it in order to overcome it as soon as possible. In the pages of this guide, you will learn about: • Recognizing 7 typical signs of postnatal depression, in order to identify it fast and start treating it without delay. • Getting a proper diagnosis. Perhaps you have simply been having a case of the baby blues, but you will never know unless you seek the help of a professional. These tips will help you along the way. • Exploring medical treatments, counseling and alternative treatment methods as possible ways to help you cope with postpartum depression. • How to talk to your partner, so that he understands what you are going through, and gets educated about this condition. • Taking care of yourself. One thing that you may notice if you are dealing with postpartum depression is the overwhelming desire to falter in caring for oneself. Follow these tips so that it doesn't happen. • Changing your diet. While some doctors are hesitant to say that eating better will have a direct impact on treating depression, others feel that it has a direct correlation. • Relying on your community: finding a support group and connecting with other adults as ways of relieving tensions and feeling taken care of. • Learning to effectively handle the stress your maternity, on top of the postpartum depression, will bring into your life. • Working on getting more sleep. If you are dealing with postnatal depression, there is a chance that you have had many sleepless nights. Here are a few things you can try if you are looking to get more sleep than you have been. • Fitness tips for new moms. While you have just had a baby and it may take a while for you to regain your former shape, people with postpartum depression generally have a much harder time handling that concept than others do. Follow this advice that will help you get your body back in shape, and feel better about it. • The Ten New Mom Commandments. As long as you always remember these, things should be less complicated for you.