is it possible?

[~PICKLE~]

Is it possible for the father to get the post partdum(sp?) rather that the mom after child birth?

 

[mamaneenie]

Is it possible for the father to get the post partdum(sp?) rather that the mom after child birth?

Sorry, what was it you were asking?

Were you asking about PND. Yes, men can get depressed after childbirth, they have to put up with sleepless nights, everyone coming around to visit the baby and a change in relationship between everyone else. I am sure they can get depressed after the birth, although they don't have the same hormones the women have to deal with at the same time.

 

[momof3blessings]

I think they can. My husband had just as many cravings as I did when I was pregnant.
And after baby they are going through an emotional change as well. The anticipation is over and baby is here, they to have to adjust to that.
Do you think your hubby is experiencing this?

 

[Tangnefedd]

It is quite likely that your husband is feeling a bit left out, that is natural. You might not feel like having sex, and a lot of men find that difficult, so yes they can get depressed, but it is not a hormonal depression as it is in women.

 

[~PICKLE~]

Well before the baby was born, he was so excited and wanted her here like right now. Now that she is here, he has fallen into this deep depression, all he wants to do is sleep or just sit there. I know some of the problem is the fact that when our son was born both his parents were alive and they were there the two days after Reed was born. Now they have both passed and he has no one to call. Both of his brothers are locked up and the only way ro talk to them is for them to call him collect. O know it's hard on him, espessially when all my family is around. I want so much for him to be happy right now, but I can't seem to help pull him out of this.

 

[momof3blessings]

I feel so bad for you and him. That has to be very hard.

 

[momof3blessings]

It is quite likely that your husband is feeling a bit left out, that is natural. You might not feel like having sex, and a lot of men find that difficult, so yes they can get depressed, but it is not a hormonal depression as it is in women.

I disgree. Men can have hormonal depression as well as women. Right now sex would not even be an issuse because she just had the baby a week ago.

 

[~PICKLE~]

No it has nothing to do with sex, There's other ways than one to please a man, Neather one of us is thinking about sex right now-- Plus since the baby sleeps most of the time, my hubby nor my son have had to suffer from my lack of attention.

 

[mamaneenie]

I don't think there is anything you can do to "pull him out of it" I think this might be something he has to deal with himself. I can't imagine what it would be like to not have your parents, brothers to share with in this occasion. Deep down he is probably very happy to be a dad again, it's just that his family isn't there to share it with. I would try and talk with him about it, so at least you know that this is the problem. It might take a few days though.

 

[~PICKLE~]

I'm gonna make this quick, cause in the past when I talked good things about husband, things turned sour again. The last two days have been great, he has been in a good mood and helping me with the baby. he just loves on her and kisses. He's very proud. He is still depressed but he is at least trying to bring himself out of it. HE is a very good man, that has just had alot of bad luck in his life, he is a great father and I love him to pieces.

 

[momof3blessings]