I think my wife (who just had a baby) has insomnia?

Question

The other day she was crying about how tired she was but everytime she tried to force herself to sleep it didn't work! As I'm writing this, it's 3:40am and the baby is sound asleep. Yet still, she can't sleep at all! Is there anything she can do and/or I do to help her? Thanks!

Answer 1

that natures way of keeping her on her toes

Answer 2

The other posters have given good ideas to help your wife to relax.  I must admit that when I had just had my babies I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.  (And as soon as they awoke so did I).

In view of this I'm thinking your wife may have a touch of hyPERthyroidism.  It doesn't mean it will be a long term thing but a check at the doctors and a blood test is a good idea.

I have hyPOthyroidism and a couple of years ago I found it difficult to sleep.  A blood test showed that my thyroxine was high however I did not need to alter my medication as my doctor knew all my medical history and knew it would soon regulate itself.

Answer 3

Well, it is normal for she had undergone anesthesia (sp.?) and it will surely have side effect on her.  All you got to do is to give here a lukewarm glass of milk to make here feel relaxed.  Then, do some acupressure... by pressing her fingertips.... hands and feet.  The hum a lullaby for her.  I am sure, she will fall asleep if you will follow my instructions.

GOD BLESS THE CHILD :)

Answer 4

maybe you can try to rub her feet to help ease her tension...with a new baby, im sure she's feeling stressed out and exhausted....bring her some warm water to relax her nerves....

Answer 5

Hi,

maybe try making a calming chamomile tea, or something like that (a sleeping pill, just for the night, if she is not breastfeeding!!!! of course)

Ibut if you try googleing a bit about it you will find this

http://www.anjiconnection.com/pregnancy/...

you will also see that insomnia can be one of the simptoms of post natal depression..if it does not stop soon, I think you should take it a bit more seriously than just insomnia...

www.mentalhealth.asn.au/resources/fact... -

take care :)

S.

Answer 6

Gee, I haven't had a baby, but I have a litter and three crabby children (all over the age of 20).  I don't sleep, either.  It's 2.45am here.  I've been up taking care of the momma dog and checking puppies.  I try to sleep, but it just doesn't come.  I get drama from my kids on a daily basis and stressed beyond my means.

Emotions are normal for females.  I cried during the Olympics when the US won.  I cry at the stupidest things, but the husband has just gotten used to me "leaking".  I am in menopause and going thru "pregnancy" symptoms.  It isn't fun, let me tell you.

Just be there for her.  I am exhausted all the time, too.  She could try something like tylenol pm to help, but I still wake in the middle of the night and stay up for hours.

I feel for her, as I was worried and didn't sleep when I had new borns either.  It's hormones, and you need to be tolerant of what she's going thru.  She can't help most of it...I know I can't-and I only have puppies to care for.