15% of people experience postpartum depression after childbirth. It's a serious mental health condition, not just the baby blues.
Baby blues are temporary mood swings lasting 2 weeks. Postpartum depression is a longer-lasting mental health condition.
Mood swings, anxiety, sadness, crying spells, sleep/appetite changes.
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, loss of interest, withdrawal, thoughts of self-harm or harming baby.
It can start before, during, or even up to a year after childbirth.
Only birthing parents experience postpartum depression.
Feeling excluded, relationship changes, financial stress, hormonal changes.
It's a medical condition, not a reflection of your parenting skills. Shame prevents people from seeking help.
It's a medical condition, not a reflection of your parenting skills. Shame prevents people from seeking help.
