Avoid the Baby Blues - Plan on getting help. Say yes now to all the offers of food and help with chores and errand-running. Keep a schedule if you have to so you don't end up getting ten meals the first week and none the second. Once the baby comes, don't allow friends and family to watch the baby so you can do chores. Ask people to do your chores and then let them hold the baby as a reward.
Consider hiring help such as a maid or a postpartum doula. A postpartum doula comes into the house to help with small chores, errands and assist with baby care. Some postpartum doulas will even spend the night freeing you up to get a good night's sleep and perhaps helping you to avoid the baby blues.
Avoid the Baby Blues
Find a support group or a friend who can support you. Many birthing facilities offer groups where moms can come to talk about becoming a new parent. A friend who's recently had a baby can also help you, as long as she listens.
Discover something that's "yours." Many women report that if they find a TV show, book, hobby or activity that is just "theirs" they can cope better with any difficulties associated with motherhood.
Make it your goal to care for your baby and take a shower every day. This should be the extent of your "to do" list for the first few weeks. Do not do any chores, errand-running or anything else. Have friends and family help you with your "to-do" list or let the list go completely.
The baby blues occur in about 85% of women after they give birth. It's common to last for about ten days to two weeks and is likely caused by a drop in hormones after birth. Symptoms for the baby blues include crying, restlessness and irritability, feelings of guilt, feeling overwhelmed and not sleeping or eating. Luckily, there are some things you can do help avoid the baby blues. - by eHow
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