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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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Perinatal Mental Health 
