What is antenatal depression?
When depression and/or anxiety start during pregnancy it is called antenatal depression or anxiety. Approximately 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men experience depression … What is antenatal depression?
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‘Antenatal depression is not a myth, it’s real. It’s debilitating and horrible’
“Depression, it creeps up on you and puts its claws into you when you least expect it. I for one never thought it would happen … ‘Antenatal depression is not a myth, it’s real. It’s debilitating and horrible’
What are the baby blues?
The term “baby blues” refers to a brief episode of mood swings, tearfulness, anxiety, and difficulty in sleeping that is very common in the first … What are the baby blues?
‘I wish I’d known things would not be perfect’
At the time I had my first child I was 23, managing a busy hairdressing salon a lead singer in a band which played for … ‘I wish I’d known things would not be perfect’
‘I was in complete denial’ – my PNDA story
I was so excited to be pregnant, but at eight weeks I was struck down by hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme nausea and vomiting) and I spent … ‘I was in complete denial’ – my PNDA story
5 things new mums need to know about PNDA
I often think about all the mothers I have known who always seemed to be so calm and serene. I wish I had known then … 5 things new mums need to know about PNDA
How family and friends can help someone with PNDA
If you are suffering from a postnatal mood disorder, having the support of a partner can be helpful. We’ve gathered 25 tips for ways you … How family and friends can help someone with PNDA
What is Birth Trauma?
If a women experiences or perceives that she and/or her baby were in danger of injury or death during childbirth, her birth is usually defined … What is Birth Trauma?
How PNDA affects breastfeeding
Most pregnant women plan to breastfeed because they see it as the best thing for their baby. But even with access to good information and … How PNDA affects breastfeeding
Postnatal depression: “We got through it”
I sit here today with what most people would describe as a pretty average family—two happy, well-adjusted daughters and a wife of more than 10 … Postnatal depression: “We got through it”
