What do people mean by the baby blues?
Due to the rapid change in hormones, new mothers may feel unsettled and somewhat anxious or depressed. Many times this may start around the third day after delivery and is short of duration. If these feelings last longer than several days or are difficult to cope with, do call the office for help. Remember to be patient with yourself and your new family. It takes time to feel comfortable in a new job, and parenting is no exception! Make time for other children and include everyone in the responsibilities of a growing family. Try to make time for you and your partner so that the relationship for this new life can grow and continue to be special to you both.Call the office if you have any of the following signs or symptoms: “Burning on urination “Foul odor from vaginal discharge “Temperatures of 101F or higher, for more than 12 hours “Redness or swelling in the breast, or local pain “Heavy vaginal bleeding (saturating a pad within a half hour) “Passing large clots “Incision drainage, red
