Just getting a single good sleep in may be what is needed in this case to
lessen or get rid of PPD.  For some people just being so exhausted causes them
to be depressed, because they feel overwhelmed and unable to cope.  I would try
a couple of things to try and get a good night's sleep.  If that didn't work,
then I would have her call HCP.  I would just be worried that if she called
before trying to get some sleep that HCP would be like,"Here's some sleeping
pills.  Here's some prozac.  Put your kid on formula".  Maybe she will need
meds, but a little sleep would be a lot easier if that will "cure" it.

Tammy Schilling
LLL of Salisbury

Kerry's Herbals wrote:

> I agree that it sounds like she may be dealing with some PPD. A good herb
> that would both help her relax and would also address postpartum
> depression/chaotic hormones is Motherwort. This herb is not contraindicated
> while breastfeeding. Another herb that would help her sleep, but would
> probably not do anything else as far as hormones/depression is Valerian.
>
> It's possible, but I think it's doubtful, that the Sleepytime tea and honey
> made her baby fussy. Probably coincidental. Her baby is getting into that
> normal evening fussiness age anyway.
>
> Good luck to her
>
> Kerry Luskey
> LLLL in Mpls.
>
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