Second time moms, what are your tips for PPD?

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Hey second time mammas, FTM here. What are some things you did to help you after giving birth to minimize PPD? I don’t know what to expect but I do know with all those hormones dropping and rising things can get a bit prickly once the adrenaline and excitement of having a newborn wears off. What are your best tips?

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Talk about EVERYTHING you're feeling. Make sure your partner or someone close to you knows the signs of PPD. And just try to remember it's normal and it's ok to not be ok. Being a new mom is HARD.

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I made sure I showered and got dressed every day. Even if it was only into clean pjs! For me the worst thing I could think of was not showering so that was my goal everyday. As long as I’d showered I’d achieved something. 
It stopped me staying in bed all day long and I never necessarily went anywhere it was a self motivating thing. 
Now I have a 3 year old and this one due in 3 weeks. And again my focus is going to be making sure I still shower. Take it each day as it comes. Remember that your baby won’t remember crying for 5 mins while you sort yourself or the house out. I worried a lot about it but me and boy are so close it was such a none worry. 
Take people’s help as long as you trust them.
Mainly just remember, none of us have a clue what we are doing and are just making it up day by day! 
Even 3 years down the road 😂

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Best thing I can think of is make sure to have a steong support system! People to talk/vent to/ask questions. People willing to come by and maybe help out around the house ir meals etc biggest thing with PPD that I have noticed is a sense of lonliness.

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I agree with what everyone said. And also, just be honest with yourself. Having tons of resources around you is no good if you’re insisting on being super woman or embarrassed about what you’re struggling with (speaking from experience here).

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Talk about your emotions, take all the help offered, nap when you can and take nice long showers. I appreciated all help and any help. Even if it was for 30 mins, I’d hope in the shower and just sit, or just sit in quiet.

Second time moms, what are your tips for PPD?

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