hi, my wife has given birth to her second child 2 months ago. Now she keeps saying that she is having some sort of fear in mind. Always negative thinking keeps coming in mind and she is unable to sleep. she was ok for the first month of delivery but now keeps crying almost everyday. kindly help
Hello, She looks like she is suffering from postpartum depression. This should be taken seriously as it may prove dangerous for both patient and newborn. You can do following things to help her-1. Try to help her with babies work2. Give her company anytime you can 3. Try to praise her for all good works she does or has done in past - this will help to boost her morale4. Make her eat well and if possible take her out for some change5. If possible-you may call her parents or siblings to accompany her for some time. Along with all of the above she should be seen by a psychiatrist and might need and anti-depressant - like sertraline or Escitalopram. Her sleep can be helped with collided 12.5\u00a0mg at night, but care should be taken that she doesn't feed the baby for next 5-8 hours or the Chat Doctor. Wish you good health.