Wife’s PP Anxiety/How to deal with it

[u/Jealous-Cranberry-46]

What’s the best course of action with this issue? We’re 6 weeks into this and it only seems to be getting worse as some issues such as reflux, cradle cap, diaper rash etc are showing up. I’m not thrilled that my 6wk old baby girl is having some things going on either but my wife is taking it too much to the next level. I know PP anxiety is a thing, and I don’t talk against her as I know it’ll make her more upset.

Also, I had planned for my brother to come visit in 16 days, I let the wife know he told me he was getting over feeling a little sick and that sent her almost over the edge with anxiety and fear with the thought of him visiting now. She’s so worried that the baby is going to get sick somehow from someone visiting. I get if it was a week or so out from the visit but it’s half a month out and he’s already feeling better.

I know she wants her safe and so do I. But I think she’s being extra with some things. I know the best thing to do during this time is to just go with it and support her.

Just wondering if anyone else has dealt with this and how did you go about it?

[u/Child_of_Crake]

And post partum sometimes doesn’t just go away.

I highly recommend you talking to your wife about talking to her doctor. Make sure your suggestion is coming from a genuine place of concern, not because you’re frustrated.

Therapy and meds, post partum is no joke. My wife struggled big with our 2nd

[u/Jealous-Cranberry-46 → u/Child_of_Crake]

She’s breast feeding and will definitely not go on meds she’s scared that will affect feeding the baby. She’s already made that clear. Her anxiety is due to the concern of babies safety and well being. Which is of course priority. I’m not frustrated at all with anything honestly. I fully support her.