Did you know...
Postnatal depression affects at least 15% of all childbearing women.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed since having
a baby?
Motherhood is a huge responsibility and unfortunately, it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Anyone who has just become a mother for the first time will know well the feeling of self-doubt as the realisation of being responsible for a totally dependent newborn sinks in.
The emotions new mums describe following childbirth range from euphoria, delight, incredible tenderness and fierce protective love for their baby to feeling frightened, angry, guilty and incompetent.
Emotions and Childbirth
"Baby Blues"
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
What you can do about Postnatal Depression
Postnatal Psychosis
Seek professional help and treatment
Screening for Perinatal Depression