Post Partum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mood disorder that can affect new parents after giving birth. It can cause a range of symptoms, including:

• Persistent sadness
• Low energy
• Anxiety
• Crying episodes
• Irritability
• Changes in sleeping or eating patterns
• Difficulty bonding with the baby
• Withdrawing from friends and family
• Thoughts of harming the baby or yourself 

PPD is different from the "baby blues", which are feelings of worry, sadness, and tiredness that usually go away on their own within a few days. PPD symptoms are more severe and last longer than the baby blues. 

PPD can be caused by a combination of factors, including hormonal changes, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors. Up to 50% of cases go undiagnosed due to the stigma surrounding the condition