Most people expect new motherhood to be all cuddles and smiles.
But for many women, it doesn’t start that way.

At Maternite Hospital, we’ve sat with new moms just a week after delivery who say,
"Sab keh rahe hain khush raho… lekin ro dene ka mann karta hai bina wajah."

This is more common than people admit — and no, you’re not overreacting.
There’s a name for what you're feeling: baby blues or, in some cases, postpartum depression.

Let’s talk about it clearly — not with fear, but with understanding. So you know when to wait, when to speak up, and when to get help.

Baby Blues – What’s Normal

In the first 10–15 days after delivery, it’s normal to feel:

• Irritable without reason
• Cry easily
• Feel emotionally sensitive
• Get angry over small things
• Feel tired but unable to sleep well

Why? Your hormones are crashing, your body is healing, and you’re barely sleeping. It happens to 7 out of 10 moms.

What helps:

• Rest (even short naps)
• Talking to your partner or family
• Light activity like walking or fresh air
• Eating warm, nourishing meals

This usually eases on its own by 2–3 weeks.

When It’s More Than Baby Blues: Postpartum Depression

If these feelings continue beyond 3 weeks, or become heavier — it may be postpartum depression.

Look out for:

• Persistent sadness or numbness
• No interest in the baby or guilt for not bonding
• Feeling like you’re not a “good enough” mother
• Trouble eating, sleeping, or thinking clearly
• Thoughts of wanting to escape or harm yourself

 

This is not your fault. And it is treatable.

What We Do at Maternite

We don’t just ask about bleeding, stitches, or baby weight at your 6-week checkup.
We gently ask how you’re feeling.

If we notice something isn’t right — or if you tell us directly — we connect you with a female psychiatrist in Jaipur trained in postnatal mental health. No labels. No judgment.

In some cases, mild counseling and support are enough. In others, we may recommend safe, temporary medication — especially if you’re struggling to care for yourself or your baby.

What You Can Do Right Now

• Talk to someone you trust — don’t stay silent
• Tell your doctor exactly what you’re feeling
• Don’t try to “fix it” alone
• Remind yourself: This is not forever. But I need support right now.

 

What We Tell Moms Every Day

• You are not weak.
• You are not failing.
• And you are not alone.

Your baby needs a mother who is healthy in body and mind.
And you deserve care that sees you fully — not just as a mother, but as a woman healing through something big.

Feeling low or lost after delivery? It’s okay to ask for help.
Call us at +91 8502021222 to speak to our postnatal team at Maternite Hospital Jaipur.
We’ll help you feel like yourself again — slowly, gently, and with care.