One thing which affects a number of women who have given birth is postnatal depression. They will be tired, exhausted, worried and sad at times, this is not helped by the changes in hormone levels in the mothers body after giving birth. This is usually put down to 'Baby Blues'. The 'baby blues comes on 2-4 days after delivery and is so common it is regarded as normal. It also clears up quickly. Women with postnatal depression (1 in 6) are more vulnerable and sensitive than other women. Their illness is not easily recognisable and often women don't want to admit that they are depressed.

Make sure you don't forget your mother care, when people around you are concentrating on baby care.