What to do if you have postpartum mood swings

Some fathers said that mothers would suffer from prenatal depression due to pregnancy before giving birth, and would become irritable after giving birth because of the child. This may be because new mothers do not have much experience in taking care of children, and they may feel annoyed when the child cries. Therefore, mothers should control their temper appropriately. So what should they do if they are irritable after giving birth?

After giving birth, the temper of many new mothers will change greatly. Sometimes they will lose their temper for no reason and their temper will become worse and worse. In fact, a big part of the reason why new mothers experience such emotional changes after giving birth is because they feel stressed and lose their psychological balance after giving birth. For new mothers, if they want to control their temper, they must learn to adjust their own psychology. Here are 8 tips for new moms to control their bad temper.

1. Remind yourself not to lose your temper

When you are about to lose your temper, you can ask your husband to remind you in time to help you suppress your anger and calm yourself down; put a photo of your baby on the table, or post a "control your anger" slogan at the head of the bed to remind yourself to stay calm.

2. Think from others’ perspective

Bad temper is easily contagious! Getting angry will not only make your husband and family feel bad, but it will also affect the baby's personality and health! Family members should care about each other, love each other, and never hurt each other! In addition, never lose your temper in front of your baby, as this will have an adverse effect on the baby's physical and mental development.

3. Distract

Before the signs of anger come, force yourself to count to 30, or immediately shift your attention to another thing, such as reading a storybook, going out for a run, or taking a nap. When you wake up, the anger will disappear.

4. Write down unhappy things to help yourself vent.

You can write down the reasons and process of getting angry every time because of trivial matters in a notebook. You will find yourself laughing when you look at it later. Maybe you will even say to yourself: "It's really not worth it."

5. Maintain a light and non-irritating diet

Eat more fruits and vegetables, less greasy food, less salt, and avoid foods that are not suitable for pregnancy.

6. Live a regular life

Go to bed on time every day, and don't stay up late watching TV or working after your baby goes to bed. Sufficient sleep can easily make you refreshed and keep you in a good mood. If you experience insomnia, be sure to see a doctor immediately.

7. Listen to soothing music

Listen to soothing music every day. It is best to close your eyes and enjoy it quietly. Let yourself enter the pleasant state that the music brings you. This will help you maintain a calm and peaceful state of mind.

8. Persistence is victory

It takes determination and perseverance to control a bad temper. You can't just be cautious today and then fall back into your old ways two days later. It takes determination and perseverance to control a bad temper. Remember! Restraining your temper is not only good for your own health, but also for providing your baby with an environment for healthy growth. Don’t let your “anger” burn your beloved baby.