Postpartum
Counselling
Caring for a newborn starts with caring for the mother. Honest, judgement-free support for the months no one prepares you for.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chitrakshi Tewari, MD (Paediatrics)
The weeks after birth bring big physical and emotional changes. The baby blues are common and usually pass within two weeks; low mood, anxiety or hopelessness that lasts longer may be postpartum depression and deserves support, not guilt. Dr. Chitrakshi Tewari offers compassionate online postpartum counselling for recovery, feeding pressure and the emotional weight of new motherhood.
The part of birth no one talks about enough
Up to four in five new mothers experience the "baby blues" in the first two weeks: tearfulness, mood swings and overwhelm that settle on their own. But roughly one in seven mothers develops postpartum depression, which is deeper, lasts longer, and deserves real treatment, not "it's just hormones". Anxiety, intrusive thoughts and birth-related trauma are common too. None of these mean you are failing; all of them respond to support.
What we talk about
Blues or depression? The two-week rule of thumb
Baby blues peak around day four or five and lift within two weeks. Symptoms that persist beyond two weeks, worsen, or include hopelessness, inability to sleep even when the baby sleeps, loss of interest in the baby, or thoughts of self-harm point toward postpartum depression and warrant proper assessment, often with a simple validated screen. For families on the Wellness 360 Plan, psychiatrist support with Dr. Shaurya Garg is built in.
You have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, or you feel unable to keep yourself or your baby safe. Tell someone you trust now and contact a doctor or mental health professional today. These thoughts are a recognised symptom of a treatable condition, and help works.
Sources & further reading
- World Health Organization, maternal mental health.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, CG192: Antenatal and postnatal mental health.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, postpartum depression FAQ.
This page draws on the standard international sources above. It is educational and does not replace personalised advice from your child's doctor.
A latch checked in real time, a full feed observed, an accurate weight taken on the same scale each visit: these are easier face to face. Dr. Chitrakshi consults in person at Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 6:00–8:00 PM, for babies and children birth to 18 years and for pregnant, peripartum and postpartum mothers. Charges as per hospital OPD rates. Clinic details & directions
Worried about the postpartum months?
Talk it through with a paediatrician, online, from anywhere in India.
Questions parents ask
Every child is different. If your question is not answered here, ask it in a consultation, that is exactly what they are for.