But it's just as important to look after your mental health as it is to take care of your baby, says Dr. Navya Mysore, a primary care physician and the national program director for sexual and reproductive health at One Medical. "After you deliver, there's a lot of hormonal changes that are happening," Mysore tells CNBC Make It. If symptoms continue or worsen beyond the four- to six-week mark, it can indicate that a parent is struggling with postpartum depression, Mysore says. "Sometimes it can just take a little more time to bond with your baby," Mysore says.) Thankfully, there are certain steps you can take to prioritize your mental health after your baby is born.

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