Feeling Low After Birth? Understanding Postpartum Blues & How to Cope

You’ve waited months for this moment. Your baby is finally here. Everyone around you is smiling, celebrating, clicking pictures.

But inside—you feel… off. Maybe teary. Maybe numb. Maybe just exhausted beyond words.

If you’re feeling low after childbirth, please know: this is common, and it’s not your fault.

What you might be experiencing is called postpartum blues, and nearly 70–80% of new moms go through it—especially in the first 10 days after delivery.

What Do Postpartum Blues Feel Like?

You might cry without a reason.
You might feel anxious, irritable, or even guilty.
You may wonder, “Why am I not enjoying motherhood the way I imagined?”

All of this can feel confusing—especially in Indian homes, where you’re expected to be cheerful and strong from Day 1. But your hormones are crashing, your sleep is broken, and your body is still recovering.

The important thing to remember? Postpartum blues are temporary—they often ease by the second week.

Gentle Coping Tips for Indian Moms

• Talk to someone you trust—your partner, your sister, your doctor. Speaking up lightens the emotional weight.
• Take small breaks—even 15 quiet minutes with a cup of chai or a walk on the balcony can help you reset.
• Lower your expectations—the dishes can wait, and perfection is not the goal.
• Nourish your mood—eat foods that lift your energy and spirit.
• Most importantly, don’t ignore your feelings. If the sadness lingers beyond two weeks or worsens, it could be postpartum depression—and that deserves compassionate, professional help.

Putchi Is With You—Emotionally Too

At Putchi, we care for more than your stitches and swelling—we care for your emotional wellbeing too.
We wrap you in softness, with feeding-friendly clothes and postpartum wear that feel like a hug on hard days.

Because even if you’re not okay today—you are never alone.

Putchi is here for the tears, the fears, and every small win that reminds you—you’re healing, you’re trying, and that is enough.