By Elizabeth Pantley
This article is a copyrighted excerpt from Gentle Baby Care by Elizabeth Pantley. (McGraw-Hill, 2003)
“I remember when I was lying in my hospital bed after the birth of my fourth child, Coleton. I had endured a full day of labour and a difficult delivery (who says the fourth one comes easily?), and I was tired beyond explanation. After the relief of seeing my precious new child came an uncontrollable feeling to close my eyes and sleep. As my husband cradled new-born Coleton, I drifted off; my parting thoughts were, “I can’t do this. I don’t have the energy. How will I ever take care of a baby?” Luckily for me, a few hours of sleep, a supportive family, and lucky genes were all it took to feel normal again. But as many as 80% of new mothers’ experience a case of the baby blues that lasts for weeks after the birth of their baby. This isn’t something new mothers can control; there’s no place for blame. The most wonderful and committed mothers, even experienced mothers of more than one child, can get the baby blues…”
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