Emotional support after birth

You can love your baby and still feel overwhelmed, low, anxious, numb, angry or unlike yourself. You do not have to wait until things feel unbearable before asking for support.

What feels closest?

I feel tearful or low

I feel anxious or panicked

I feel numb or disconnected

I feel angry or overwhelmed

I do not feel like myself

I am scared to say how I feel

A phrase you could use

“I am struggling emotionally after birth and I do not feel like myself. I would like support and advice about what help is available.”

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