Can this be postpartum

kayr0418 · April 2013

Ever since my son was born I feel my husband does not want to be around me, help with the baby and I feel ugly compared to everyone else no matter what I wear or makeup is this just my hormones or what

wells2010 · April 2013

It's probably due to your hormones, but also having a baby, even though it is a happy time, really changes your relationship. The roles will change a little and you find yourselves being tired and having less time for eachother. Try to do little things to

Wildflower777 · July 2014

I know this is an old post, but this is how I am feeling right now at 4 months postpartum. Did it get better? I am figuring it is my hormones, but it is so bad I can barely look myself in the mirror right now. Doesn't help that my hair is still falling out and the stress of going back to work led to gaining a little bit of weight.

HotChocolate79 · July 2014

I think it's normal. I felt hat way for a good 8-9 months after my first. Take care of yourself - get your nails done, exercise when you can, buy a couple outfits that fit and flatter. Make yourself a priority. I promise it will get better.

flcl · July 2014

I think it's normal to dislike our bodies after childbirth... things just don't look or feel the same. All of my friends tell me that it does get better, to be patient, and give it time. Make sure you are taking good care of yourself. Eat well, sleep (when you can) and work out, even if it's just daily walks. I'm also 4 months PP (and have a history of struggling with depression) but I have to say that I feel like my "baby blues" are mostly, if not all gone. I still don't like my body, I don't like that clumps of my hair falling out all over and I can be pretty moody now that I'm exhausted from my LO going through the 4 month wakeful stage, but all in all, I'm not down and emotional like I was right after birth.

Are you able to get through your daily activities? Are you able to take care of LO? Can you still find enjoyment out of things? Can you get out of bed? If your answer is no to most of these questions, it may be more than just hormones. If you're just unhappy with how you look, then it's probably not PPD. Either way though, if you're concerned, call your doctor. You just need to make sure that you're ok. GL.

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