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New dads
- Work as a team! Help diaper and feed your baby when you can.
- Take baby for a walk while your partner gets some rest.
- Stay healthy for your and baby's sake. If you smoke, quit.
My partner cries a lot since she had the baby. Why?
There are lots of changes happening in your partner after pregnancy. Her body has taken care of your baby for 9 months. It has to get used to not being pregnant any more. There are lots of hormones in her body after pregnancy. These hormones can cause the baby blues, which are feelings of sadness a woman may have 3 to 5 days after giving birth. Your partner may be cranky and she may cry a lot. This happens to lots of women. By about 10 days after the baby's birth, the baby blues should go away. If they don't, tell her health care provider. If she’s really sad for longer than 2 weeks, she may have postpartum depression. This is a more serious problem that requires medical treatment.Have questions?
Featured question:
Can I smoke in the house after we bring the baby home?
