In the following story, the mother of a newborn girl is very protective of her child. Maybe a little too much so as it’s starting to worry her husband, who barely gets any one-on-one time with his daughter. Scroll down to read the story in full.
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Unfortunately, in some cases, the worry might even overshadow the magic. This is exactly what happened in the following story
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This level of anxiety seems unhealthy
Just like many commentators pointed out, the author’s wife’s actions are not healthy. Her worry levels seem to be over the top, and many believe that she might be suffering from postpartum anxiety.
Postpartum anxiety is a common issue that many new moms face. That is around10–15% of them. The symptoms include:
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The mother might need professional help to overcome her worries
One thing is for sure—a little bit of professional help can go a long way here. So, contacting a physician might be the best course of action. They might recommend talk therapy and mindfulness exercises. If the situation is more severe, they might also suggest to take anti-anxiety medications that work for breastfeeding mothers.
Either way, the couple has a lot to work through, but if they can be there for each other, things should work out.
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Some also advised on the next steps to take to remedy the situation
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