Even during times of postpartum depression, Mirian always felt able to care for her baby.
Transcript
Yes. I always felt like I was able to take care of him and, like, always look, you know, like, feeding him. Breastfeeding was very important to me so I always made a huge effort to breastfeed him on demand. And always keeping him clean and healthy and warm. You know? So I never felt like I was falling behind.
It was always difficult because it’s so much work. And you’re always comparing yourself with other people. Like sometimes I would compare myself with a stay-at-home mom or somebody who was having fun during their maternity leave and I would be like, oh my gosh, am I a bad mom because I’m not having so much fun? You know? Like, because I don’t enjoy completely being on mat leave. But I would always tell myself, no, no, no, it’s OK, people are different. You know? As long as he’s healthy he’s being taken care of, he receives love, he should be OK. You know? It’s not like he needs anything different than this. So but it was – no. It was OK. I felt like I was able to take care of him. And even back then I did feel that way as well.
More from: Mirian
More content
- Advice for Health Care Providers – MirianMirian recommends the use of a diagnostic questionnaire and to talk about treatment approaches.
- Coping with Perinatal Mental Health – MirianMirian felt better after connecting with other new parents in the community.
- Seeking Help and Getting Diagnosis – MirianMirian never received a questionnaire or a diagnosis when she reached out for help.
- Work, Finances and Mental Health – MirianMirian didn't follow up on her referral as she was not willing to pay for the services.
- Support from Family and Friends – MirianThe church was not helpful for Mirian while going through her mental health problems as she was missing the mental support she needed.
- Bonding – MirianEven during times of postpartum depression, Mirian always felt able to care for her baby.