Self-help tips for postnatal emotional wellbeing

• try to sleep when the baby sleeps to minimise tiredness
• spend as much time as you like cuddling and holding your baby – this has a soothing and calming effect
• accept help with the baby from friends and family (it’s OK to take a break!)
• improve diet by eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water
• light exercise, or just being outside in fresh air can enhance your mood
• socialise (at local baby groups or Children’s Centres) to meet other parents
• use the  Moment Health app to keep track of your mental health and alert you to changes in your mood.