Mom's Dose of Happiness

New moms, are you struggling with Postpartum Blues? In the crucial first two weeks after childbirth, these intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, and overwhelming fatigue can take hold. 

The culprit? Hormonal changes and the demanding task of caring for a newborn. But fear not, because we're here to provide you with insights and support to tackle this emotional rollercoaster.

Join us on this journey to understand the impact of Postpartum Blues and gain valuable insights. We'll equip you with the tools to navigate this temporary but challenging phase of motherhood with confidence and resilience.

Your path to emotional well-being begins here. Take that step forward, and let's conquer Postpartum Blues together.

Key Takeaways:

• “Self-care. Taking care of yourself is crucial. Dahil ikaw ang pupunan ng atensyon ng isang newborn na baby o mga babies. So you need to allocate some time for activities that you enjoy, na makakapag-recharge sa 'yo.”
• “Surround yourself with a supportive network. Kung hindi mo naman kaya, pwede namang gastusan mo. Kasi yung time na maspend mo na makapagpahinga ka, yun yung kapalit ng binabayad mo sa pagpapalaba, pagpapalinis ng bahay mo. Malaki itutulong sayo.” 
• “Your healthy lifestyle. Eat nutritious meals. Kasama na dyan yung mga gulay, prutas, at konting karne.”
• “Mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Hindi mo maiiwasan na mag-isip pero you need to concentrate on your breathing, you need to calm yourself, you need to do positive thinking, positive self-talk, and affirmations, yung tawag namin dyan.”
• “Communicate. Openly express your feelings with your partner. Diba kasi sabay natin yang ginagawa. Tapos ngayon ikaw na lang bahala sa lahat. Syempre hindi. Please make a way para maintindihan ng iyong partner yung pinagdadaanan mo.”
• “Ngayon, bagong ina siya, marami rin siyang pinagdadaanan, yung hormones niya, hindi mo nakikita. Hindi yan nag-drama, hindi yan basta-basta nag-drama. Yan ay totoong nararamdaman niya at siya na ang nagsasabi sa iyo na postpartum blues ang pinagdadaanan ng asawa mo."
• "Kaya itinatag natin ang Mental Health Advocacy na ito na inoopen natin sa lahat ng tao na ang pagiging ina ay hindi madali."
• "Kung kailangan mo ng iyak, gusto mo lang ng taong makakausap, makikinig sa 'yo, ako yun. Ako yung pwedeng makatulong sa 'yo. At kung nakikita ako na hindi kita matutulungan, s'yempre kailangan kita ipasa sa mental health professionals na psychologist or psychiatrist na mas makakatulong sa'yo. Ako ay isang pangunang lunas lamang para maiwasan natin na maging mental health illness yung nararamdaman mo."
• "Again, prevention is better than cure. So again, if your feelings persist or worsen, it's important to seek professional help, talk to your healthcare provider or a mental health specialist."
• "Madalas kasi overwhelmed lang talaga ang mga mommies sa changes and hormonal imbalance na pinagdadaanan nila, and they just needed someone to listen to their worries, and makahinga lang ng problema."
• "Remember, if you're experiencing postpartum blues, you're not alone. It's a temporary phase, and with the right support, you can overcome it. Take care of yourself, mga mamis, and cherish these precious moments with your little ones. Minsan lang sila maging baby, kaya enjoy that cute gums smile."

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