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What Can I Do?

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If you can identify with the symptoms listed, or have been diagnosed with postnatal depression, the following strategies may help you cope:

  • Talk to someone about the way you feel. Talk to someone who will help you get help
  • Ask for help from health professionals (child health nurse, GP, obstetrician, counsellor or a women’s health clinic)
  • Try to avoid isolating yourself
  • Increase support networks, see community service links
  • Join a PND support group
  • Communicate with your partner, supporting family and friends about PND
  • Have support contact numbers readily available in case you need to access them

Other lifestyle strategies include:

  • Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise
  • Catching up on lost sleep if you are able
  • Asking for help with the baby, housework, meals etc from family, friends or outside help
  • Make time for yourself – do something you enjoy

Information for Mums – ways to support yourself pdf can be downloaded here www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au

Helpful activities for Mums activity brochure can be found at www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au

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