How Do You Help A Friend Going Through Postpartum Depression?
• Look after your friend’s baby every now and then. This will allow your friend time to sleep, exercise or hit Starbucks for a decaf and read a favorite magazine. This is especially helpful for mothers with babies suffering from a condition or illness, such as colic; the mother needs a break now and then. • Ask your friend, “What do you need right now?”, “What would you like more than anything right now?” If she answers, “my bathroom to be cleaned” – by all means do it! 🙂 • Provide pampering gifts for your friend. Give little gifts like herbal teas and bath soaks to pamper her with. A great example is peppermint foot spray (try the Body Shop). It soothes aching feet. But don’t forget to also consider a real treat – a pampering day at the Spa, whilst you take care of the bubs. • Cook meals for her that are nutritious and hot. Get a group of friends together to do this, to reduce the effort and provide variety. Tired mothers generally crave a good hot meal and it takes them a lot of eff
