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writes:I've been staying at my friends house while her boyfriend is away as they have a 4 week old baby and she wanted some company and help.I knew they were finding being parents hard, this is their first child and they are both 23. Last night I woke up to hear the baby screaming, and my friend absolutely bawling her head off - I've never heard someone cry like that before. When I went into the bedroom, she was wrapped up in her duvet and the baby was lying on the bed next to her. I gave both of them a cuddle and took the baby in the lounge with me, changed and fed him.I'm worried about my friend. It didn't seem normal behaviour, I know she is over tired and stressed out, and that having a baby isn't easy, but what do I do? Reply to this Question
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reader, Laura1318  +, writes (2 March 2008):
 What she needs is close support and a friend. You are doing the right thing to be there for her. That is all you can do till she becomes stronger .
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 March 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionShe had a real heart to heart chat with me, she won't accept help from doctors etc, she thinks they will think she is an unfit mother. Her partner is being no help at all, she's worried he's going to hurt the baby because he's told her when the baby cries, he can't deal and it makes him want to hurt the baby. I don't know what to do.
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 February 2008): It sounds like she could be suffering from post natal depression after giving birth. It's not uncommon and there is help and medication available for this. She will need all the love and support that she can get from you, family and friends til she is better again. You are doing all that you can but she will need to see a doctor sooner rather than later to see what is the cause.
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reader, Laura1318 +, writes (21 February 2008):
She could be having postpartum depression . She needs to go see a doctor for medications.
She needs close support and care.What about her parents or relatives? You have been doing a great job of keeping her company and giving her your support.
You can read it all here on this link;-
http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/postnataldepression.html
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