4 | The Baby Blues Explained: Why You’re Crying After Birth & How to Get Through It

What are baby blues — and how do you know if what you’re feeling is normal?   In this episode of Lost & Found Mom, we’re talking about one of the most common but least understood postpartum experiences: the baby blues.   Many new moms experience intense emotional swings after giving birth. Crying spells, anxiety, overwhelm, and feeling emotionally fragile can show up suddenly in the first days or weeks after your baby arrives.   In this episode, I share my personal experience with baby blues as a first-time mom, including what it felt like emotionally, how postpartum hormones affected me, and why early motherhood can feel so disorienting.   We’ll talk about:   • What the baby blues actually are • Common baby blues symptoms • Why postpartum hormones can make emotions feel overwhelming • The difference between baby blues and postpartum depression • Why many moms feel disconnected or emotionally fragile after birth • Practical ways to cope and navigate the first weeks postpartum • The things that helped me the most during that time   As a licensed mental health therapist and a mom of two, I also explain why these emotional changes happen and why they are often a normal part of the transition into motherhood.   If you’ve recently had a baby and find yourself crying more than you expected, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering if something is wrong with you, you are not alone.   The baby blues are incredibly common — but they can feel confusing and scary if you don’t know what’s happening.   This episode will help you understand what’s going on, what to expect, and how to support yourself through this powerful postpartum transition.