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Delivered A Baby Girl, Too Tired And Busy To See The Grandparents. Post-partum Depression?
My Granddaughter had a baby girl on September 5, 2013. The family (Grandmother, Great Grandmother and other relatives have been anxious to see the baby and her Mother. She says she is too tired and too busy to see us. She also has a 2 and a half year old daughter. I feel that she may have some Post-partum depression. Could this be possible considering what she is going through?
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
I am afraid she really does not present with the classical signs of post partum depression. This should not be a worry at this point in time. Post partum depression rarely has anything to do with affecting the relationship of the woman with her parents or immediate family. Isolation and feeling sad, failure to communicate and sleep disturbances are generally the commonest signs observed.
In this case, it is difficult, and almost impossible, in my own opinion to think f post partum depression. It might be interesting if you could move towards her where she leaves and works, or have someone persuade her you really need to see her and talk to her. I really do not think you need to worry for now. Feel good and kind regards.
Bain LE. MD
I am afraid she really does not present with the classical signs of post partum depression. This should not be a worry at this point in time. Post partum depression rarely has anything to do with affecting the relationship of the woman with her parents or immediate family. Isolation and feeling sad, failure to communicate and sleep disturbances are generally the commonest signs observed.
In this case, it is difficult, and almost impossible, in my own opinion to think f post partum depression. It might be interesting if you could move towards her where she leaves and works, or have someone persuade her you really need to see her and talk to her. I really do not think you need to worry for now. Feel good and kind regards.
Bain LE. MD
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