Post natal depression

Strange you should mention this on a day when I've mentioned in a discussion of mine, that I am to gift the mother and father, as well as the baby of a friend. :) I have noted PND in a couple family members; I don't know why, but I seem able to detect it quite easily. Oh, I know mums try to hide it, but there are fairly tell-tale traits. They not only become moody, but they lose interest in their own grooming, and sometimes, can't be bothered to answer baby's cries. They need a little pampering... they feel as though they've lost their partner's attention to the baby, and generally feel washed out. I find that gifting them occasionally with something like a lavender fragranced bath oil and accessories, or a box of chocolates or brightly coloured flowers can help. Lavender is very relaxing and soothing, especially after a tiring day with baby, and will be much appreciated by the exhausted mother. It's also good to invite them around a couple of times a week, when you can have a good old chat, and she can get things off her chest. Show an interest in her, and leave the baby to nap, or kick on a floor blanket, and give her some time. She will always appreciate it and it will give her so much more purpose in life. Brightest Blessings.