Hormonal after miscarriage baby blues
No one told me about this. If they had, I might have taken those 2 weeks off work instead of just one day. Went into work yesterday, felt stress and started crying. WHAT? I understand in my head what's happened, I'm quite happy to move on, but it appears hcg levels are up/down and I am a hormonal nutjob. I have the baby blues and no baby. This is science, it's very likely to happen after a miscarriage. So do yourselves a favour ppl and do take that time off.
- Occurs in 75-80% of new mothers.
- The "Baby Blues" is described as mild depression interspersed with happier feelings, or as some women state, it is "an emotional roller-coaster".
- Onset is usually 2-3 days postpartum, with a peak around 7-10 days.
- Symptoms may include:
- Fatigue/ Exhaustion
- Feelings of sadness
- Crying spells
- Anxiety
- Mood swings/ Irritability
- Confusion
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Inability to cope
- Oversensitivity
- Inability to sleep
- Feelings of loneliness
- Causes of the "Baby Blues": include biological factors (drop in hormone levels), social/environmental factors (marital stress, lack of support system, low SES), stress, and sleep deprivation, in addition to the physical aftermath of labor and delivery.
- First-time moms are at a higher risk of experiencing the "Baby Blues".
Comment
Add Comment
Let’s Glow
Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy
Glow helps you navigate your fertility journey with smart tools, personalized insights, and guidance from medical experts who understand what matters most.
25+ million
Users
4.8 stars
200k+ app ratings
20+
Medical advisors
