Tag Archives: perinatal mental health

How to Support Someone with Postnatal Depression / Postpartum Depression: 9 Ideas

By 9 commentsbabies, depression, emotional well-being, fatherhood, mental health, motherhood

Do you know someone with PND/PPD? The answer is ‘yes’ Around 10-15% of women who give birth experience postnatal depression, so if you know more than eight women who are mothers, you probably know someone who has been through it – whether she knew that’s what it was or not. Here are two facts you […]

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Talking about Postnatal Depression: Kathryn’s Story [Guest]

By 4 commentsbabies, childbirth, depression, motherhood, well-being, working mothers

A warm welcome to Kathryn, sharing the story of a very difficult year of motherhood. This was originally written several years ago. Next week is my baby’s first birthday. And I’m not planning a party or celebration of any kind. I don’t think I would cope very well with that right now, and I don’t […]

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