Is it possible for guys to become depressed after the birth of a child?
yes it most certainly is possible. All the hype over a new baby can take away from the new dad too. Mum was the one who brought bub into the world, daddy just watched or waited so yes a little attention is needed for the new daddy too. Also after baby is born, a newborn baby takes a lot of caring for so again the new daddy is left in the dark while mummy looks after the new baby. This is sometimes where it’s beneficial for mum to maybe express some milk and pop it in a bottle so daddy can form that bond between him and his new baby too. I had to bottle feed my first due to medical reasons and this was great for my husband to for a bond with our eldest. Mum and dad need to spend some quite time together especially while the new baby is sleeping even if it’s just sitting down watching a movie together, anything but they need that time together so they can still reassure each other that they need each other.
Yes it is possible. I had the same issues with my husband. The day of our son’s birth it seemed he checked out. He was never there for me, and I ended up having to suffer through everything, almost alone. You might want to tell him to look into getting some help so it doesn’t end up ruining his relationship with the mother, and ultimately the baby, at this point. Bonding is crucial at this stage. This could even go as far as effecting his other relationships, including with you and other members of your family. I wish him, and you and your family the best of luck.
