I'm 1 week PPD .. I suddenly cry a few times today and feel that my mil nagging irritable... I don't feel like waking up for the baby as well.. First few days I'm ok .. I'm wondering am I suffering from depression.. How can I overcome this.... I feel so down

Hi there, all that you are feeling, the baby blues are very normal during the first couple of weeks after childbirth. Abou 80 percent of new moms experience these blues. Alot of it has to do with the changes your body is going through as your hormone levels drop and just the sheer exhaustion after giving birth. They say a woman risks her life each time she gives birth, so the crying and blues come with the territory. Emotionally, you may feel anxious about your baby's well-being, your transition to motherhood, or adjusting to your new routine. All this can be pretty overwhelming. No treatment is necessary other than reassurance, support from family and friends, rest, and time. Eat healthy, rest and bond with your baby. Get as much sleep as you can cos sleep deprivation added on to all the emotional and physical changes can make things worst. Hang in there mommy!