Natural remedies for postpartum mood swings

It so happens, that you have a child and you find yourself happy but without strength . You haven't slept in months, since you were pregnant, he / she constantly cries, you can't take a shower for who knows how long, you feel immensely alone in the face of so much responsibility. And tired, immensely tired. You didn't become bad suddenly, don't worry. You're just exhausted .

The hormones of pregnancy and childbirth, then, come to further complicate the situation: a real hurricane of molecules in transit modify your body, your feelings and your moods. The others, from the outside, see only your mood swings, but in reality it is a huge iceberg that risks "corroding" from the inside. There is good news: it is a normal condition, natural but, above all, it passes. While waiting, there are excellent natural remedies to try.

Natural remedies for postpartum mood swings : lifestyle

We talk about Baby-Blues: a sort of sadness that appears a few days after the birth of the child and lasts about a week, ten days, sometimes longer. The mood is fluctuating, one cries easily, one is very irritable, lacking memory and concentration. This is not a disease, but, as we said, a physiological condition of our body. It goes by itself, but you can live it better with some small tricks:

> Allow yourself a good rest as soon as possible in the first weeks after giving birth : no, it is not easy, but the mother must try to sleep as much as possible, taking advantage of the moments in which the baby rests

> Ask family or friends for help in carrying out small household tasks, ask for the visits of relatives and friends to be reduced in the first few days after returning home

> Find the time to eat properly with foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids (fish, nuts, flaxseed oil), fresh fruit and vegetables

> Avoid exciting drinks such as coffee and alcohol

> Ensure a good supply of vitamin D: you can possibly ask the doctor if an integration is needed

> To recover a good relationship with the partner, who has the task of supporting and supporting the mother while she is learning this new job

> Do a light physical activity, just a ten minute walk

> Massage your child as, as shown in a recent London study, helps the mother to establish a good relationship with the newborn

> Resume their habits little by little: a few short trips with friends, half an hour at the hairdresser, a few minutes a day for their hobbies

Natural remedies for postpartum mood swings : which to choose

In addition to a new attitude, some more specific natural remedies can be useful, here are the main ones:

> Oligotherapy recommends copper-or -silver, which facilitates general recovery

> Aromatherapy recommends spreading essential rose oil into the environment, which helps the development of the female part and mitigates the stress associated with emotional relationships

> Flower Therapy recommends: King of Chestnut for excessive anxieties related to the newborn, Mustard for the dark melancholy, The rch for insecurity

> Homeopathy recommends personalized remedies according to the nuances of moods: Sepia if life appears dark and without joy; Ignatia, due to the anxiety of the new mother; Pulsatilla, remedy of excellence for mood swings; Staphisagria for those who have had a difficult birth; A rsenicum Album for excessive concerns after pregnancy; Lachesis, for postpartum fatigue; Kali Phos is instead useful for all mothers in the first months after giving birth, because it promotes the recovery of energy, helps to rest better and recover strength and positivity thanks to a restful sleep, even if interrupted.

Postpartum mood swings: when to ask for help

The mood swings, it has been said, are physiological and natural. And of course they last for a limited period of time. If the symptoms worsen and persist without improvement, it is time to ask for help.

Ask your doctor for help if you feel constantly in a sombre mood for several weeks in a row, nothing can give you pleasure, if no activity is of interest and if five or more of the following symptoms appear:

> Indolence

> Fatigue

> Lack of appetite

> Feeling of despair

> Insomnia

> Excessive sleep

> Persistent excessive feelings of guilt

> Mental confusion

> Frequent memory lapses

> Ceasing incessantly

> Hyperactivity

> Lethargy