Ask for Help — Kindly

You’re not weak for needing support. You’re human.
After birth, everything shifts — your body, your sleep, your thoughts. And while the internet offers endless advice, it rarely gives you the words to say: “I need help.”

This page is here to help you ask. Clearly. Gently. Meaningfully.

How to Ask for Help (Without Apologizing)

• “Can you hold her while I shower?”
  Short, specific, and powerful. You don’t need to explain why you need a shower.
• “I’m feeling overwhelmed. Can you come sit with me?”
  Not to fix — just to be there. Presence is help.
• “Would you mind bringing food instead of advice?”
  Sometimes help is a warm meal, not a long talk.
• “I need sleep more than visitors right now.”
  Boundaries are a form of self-care. You’re allowed.
• “I don’t know what I need. Can you check in tomorrow?”
  Even uncertainty is something you can name.

Signs You Might Need Support

• You’re crying more than you expected — and not sure why.
• You feel disconnected from your baby, your body, or yourself.
• You’re not sleeping even when the baby sleeps.
• You feel like you’re supposed to be grateful, but mostly feel lost.
• You’re Googling everything and still feel unsure.

You don’t need to wait until it’s “bad enough.”
You don’t need to be strong all the time.
You don’t need to explain your feelings to deserve care.