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Pay attention to your mood

under 9 months

For many women, being home with a baby is a fast ride on an emotional roller coaster. One day, you're euphoric as your child naps in the crook of your arm. The next, you're in tears: Not only do you realize you can't go out for an impromptu lunch with friends, but you're also terrified by your baby's sudden and explosive bowel movement.

Don't worry. These mood swings are perfectly normal, after giving a birth, women experience dramatic changes in hormone levels, which affect their moods. In other words, don't be surprised if you feel deliriously high and then completely bummed out -- all in the course of a single afternoon. This is a result, in part, of being overwhelmed by the physical demands of motherhood: breast-feeding, changing diapers, and lack of sleep. So accept offers of help that come your way, or actively seek out assistance. Friends and family will understand how valuable this help can be and will provide it gladly.

Moms need a network of people they can call on to share their concerns. Playing with the little ones, try to do it when you are in a good mood - do not force yourself to smile and jump, when you are hungry and want to sleep.

Make photos of your family, upload to the App. Write about your measures to regulate your emotions and mood.

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