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insomnia/anxiety after birth

kprater88kprater88
in February 2013 Moms
Hi all.. just had baby on Sunday and ever since she came I've yet to sleep. I have this unexplained anxiety that doesn't go away and then i cannot sleep at all. My baby has a great sleep pattern already waking every 3 hrs. So youd think I could sleep while she does. But I cannot sleep!! I climb into bed exhausted and then I dont fall asleep. I can feel the exhaustion and effects on my body and I can't do this much longer! Need advice ladies.
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Re: insomnia/anxiety after birth

  • pitterpatter129pitterpatter129 member

    Call your doctor and see what they would suggest; probably a sleep aid medication...

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  • andieb0316andieb0316 member
    It does get better, I did not sleep at all the first week, even when he slept, I just sat there and looked at him to make sure he was ok. I'm still anxious and nervous about him, but I am finally sleeping at night when he does. Good luck!
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  • marionravenwoodmarionravenwood member
    It's probably hormonal.  I've had anxiety throughout my pregnancy and have chatted with my dr about anxiety medication post baby just in case.  There are several that are BF safe.  Lack of sleep can make anxiety a TON worse so you might want to take a small dose of something like Valium at night just to put you to sleep.  Once you get one sleep I imagine you'll feel a ton better!
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