ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a case of a woman who complains of being constantly tearful for no clear reason that she can identify. She feels that given she has just had her first baby she should be feeling on top of the world. She reports that her recent pregnancy and birth were straightforward and she had been looking forward to the arrival of the baby. She is married and has good family support. The baby is fine although feeding has been difficult to establish. There may also be anxiety about being a mother and looking after the baby. These feelings are within the range of normal feelings for women who have recently given birth. A mother who has the blues should get as much rest as possible. Affected mothers may be over-sensitive about what is said to them by relatives and medical staff, so reassurance and tact and empathy from the staff can be very beneficial at this time.
