How Your Husband Can Help you with Postpartum Depression

 

Peripartum depression is challenging for mom, without a doubt. But it was hard for my husband to help me through my 3rd trimester. One of the best ways he helped me through this mental health crisis was by telling me it was out of his comfort zone to give me support. He gave me the push I needed to get help from mental health professionals and reach out to others. I had to realize that I was in charge of my mental health and no one else could take the actions step for me.  

• [6:10] - Your mental health is NOT your partner's responsibility 

Postpartum depression is hard on your partner and you, and recognizing that it is not their responsibility to fix your mental health problems. Working with your partner to create boundaries on what they can handle and cannot do for you is really important. The next step is to respect these boundaries and determine what steps to take to improve. 

•  [6:50]  - Recognize Your Part 

While depression is so dark and scary, it is essential to remember that your mental health is not dependent on anyone. It is necessary and motivating to realize that while you are in this moment right now, you can get yourself out of this trial despite how bleak it may seem. 

•  [10:50] - Accept the Help 

I struggled with accepting help from my healthcare team. They wanted me to increase my antidepressant dose primarily because of the increased blood volume during pregnancy. Intellectually I knew I needed to increase my amount, which would be helpful. However, I resisted increasing my medication because I thought it made me a failure. I could not handle my mental state without the help of my medication. In retrospect, I wish I had increased my dose sooner to feel better. In what ways are you rejecting the service that is being offered to you? What is the roadblock? Why are you stuck? If your future self was better than you are today, what would she say to you?  

 

Are you worried you won't be able to prioritize yourself this time? 

I know you want to be the perfect mother. To change all the generational trauma that has run in your family for so long? 

What about those moments when you feel like giving up? What if you had someone in your corner cheering you on? Are you cheering for a better future and helping you become the mom your child deserves? 

 

I am so excited to introduce the New Mom Naturopath coaching program. A 12-week coaching experience where I walk you through each week of the postpartum period. Giving you the mental coaching you need to thrive as a new mom? 

Interested in working with me? Message me at Admin@thenewmomnaturopath.com. I cannot wait to talk to you!

 

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Mayo Clinic decision aid for depression medication: https://depressiondecisionaid.mayoclinic.org/index

US Suicide hotline: https://988lifeline.org/  or dial 998