How to battle those baby blues

It’s common for mums to feel a little down after giving birth, but if the low mood persists for any length of time then it may be time to seek help, says Arlene Harris.

ONCE the hard work of labour is over and you are cradling your newborn, most women will feel utterly overjoyed.

But later the hormonal turmoil inside our bodies can cause us to feel weepy and irrationally sad — this, as most women will know, is referred to as the baby blues.