How to prevent/deal with postnatal depression

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join me, Lilian Ong, Director and Registered Counsellor at Wellness Journey Pte Ltd, for a vital #AskTheExpert session on theAsianparent app! 🎉 📣 Topic: "How to Prevent/Deal with Postnatal Depression?" 🗓️ Date: 19th July 2023 🕒 Time: 8pm to 9pm Together, we will explore strategies and support systems that can make a positive difference in your well-being as a new mother. 📝 I request you to share any questions or concerns you may have about postnatal depression in the comments section below. 🔔 Save the date and mark your calendars for this invaluable session. 💕 Your mental health matters, and together, we can nurture a joyful and fulfilling motherhood experience! Warm regards, Lilian Ong Director / Registered Counsellor, Wellness Journey Pte Ltd

Lilian Ong

Registered Counsellor specialising in parenthood transition, parent-child relationships. Mother of 1

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How important is a strong support system in preventing postpartum depression? What can one do to ensure to have the necessary support from partner, family, and friends during this challenging time?

Lilian Ong

Registered Counsellor specialising in parenthood transition, parent-child relationships. Mother of 1

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Very important! Strong support system means accurate understanding of the mother's needs, the possible mood changes to watch out for and how to respond. Good support can prevent the baby blues (first 1 - 2 weeks after delivery, subsides on its own) from becoming depression. Or even if depression sets in due to other factors, strong support can ensure good recovery. Ongoing communication to improve understanding of needs, actively reach out to people around you to maintain connections and your self identity beyond being a mom. Be specific in what kind of support you would like, and recognise that each person may be good at providing a different kind of support, for example - if I want emotional support I go to my best friend, if I want practical advice I go to my husband (note that some husbands are good at emotional support too, this just an example).

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