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Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression is a specific type of depression that affects parents within the first year after the birth of a baby. It affects more than 1 in 10 women, and can affect partners and new fathers too. Women often experience a low mood and tearfulness after birth, often referred to as the "baby blues". However, the baby blues are short-lived. If your symptoms last longer than two weeks, or start later, then you may be experiencing postnatal depression.
Symptoms of postnatal depression can include:
persistently low mood or feeling sad
feelings of anxiety
feelings of worthlessness or failure
lack of enjoyment, interest or concentration
difficulty bonding with your baby
feeling tired all the time
withdrawing from contact with other people
experiencing frightening thoughts about death or suicide
experiencing frightening thoughts about death or suicide
Steps2Wellbeing offer help in coping with postnatal depression for new parents, enabling you to get back to feeling good again.