What should I do if my second child suffers from postpartum anxiety?

With the implementation of the comprehensive two-child policy, more and more families have included having a second child in their plans. After a successful delivery, the whole family is very happy, but the mother suffers from anxiety and becomes very haggard. Experts say that we must take the critical period seriously, build confidence, encourage ourselves frequently, learn to relax appropriately, don't put too much pressure on ourselves, find a helper to help us do some things, etc.

1. Symptoms of postpartum anxiety

First: Physically, mothers after giving birth may also feel abnormally tired or weak. The mind cannot concentrate, the language expression is disorganized, and there is a lack of logic and comprehensive judgment ability. They will also have a clear sense of inferiority, often involuntarily over-blaming themselves, and lack confidence in everything.

Second: Postpartum mothers generally experience mental anxiety or lethargy, often get angry over trivial matters, or remain silent, eat or drink for several days. Feeling depressed, sad, or "empty" all day, every day.

Third: Patients with postpartum depression are often primiparas. The disease occurs within three days of delivery and the symptoms are relatively mild, mainly manifested as depression, anxiety, insomnia, decreased appetite, irritability, and inattention. The symptoms may resolve on their own after a few days.

Fourth: In terms of mental state, postpartum mothers have difficulty concentrating, are extremely irritable or irritable, or cry too much. Frequent worries about your own or your baby's health, or a constant feeling that something terrible is about to happen.

Second, how to regulate postpartum anxiety

1. Build confidence. We must understand our unshirkable responsibilities as mothers, and we must also deeply appreciate the social and life value of our maternal love and maintain our psychological balance.

2. Exchange of experience. What to do about postpartum depression and irritability? Chatting with other new mothers and discussing each other’s feelings is also a good self-regulation measure.

3. Learn to relax. Learn to relax while your baby is sleeping by reading, taking a bath, watching a movie, or finding something else you enjoy doing.

4. Find a helper. There is indeed some truth in confinement, as it allows the mother to get enough relaxation both physically and mentally. But compared to the large families in the past, mothers today have a much harder time because they mostly have to take on most of the tasks of taking care of the babies. If a good helper can be found, the mother will have a chance to breathe and the recovery effect will be much better.

5. Find someone to chat with. Share your feelings and emotions with your husband, family, and friends. No matter when, as long as you feel bored, finding someone to chat with and telling about your boredom is always a good way to solve the problem.