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Can postnatal depression go away on its own?

Postnatal depression feels incredibly lonely and scary. Especially when you have a little baby to look after on top of that, the overwhelming emotions can make it hard to seek help. You have millions of questions running through your head every day. “How does postnatal depression affect the baby?” “Does depression impact my milk supply?” …

3 Ways To Lower The Risks Of Postnatal Depression In New Mums

The statistics say that 1 in 7 women experience postnatal depression. However, these numbers are NOT accurate. Why? Because they refer only to the reported cases. However, there are still many mums who suffer in silence and never reach out for help. In fact, statistics say that 58% of new mums who feel depressed never …

Why famous people talking about postnatal depression WON’T stop the stigma

‘I didn’t want to be here anymore after having a baby. I went to the darkest place I’ve been in my life.’ Kate Lawler has recently admitted she had postnatal depression. As she said in the DailyMail article, ‘the first year of motherhood was the hardest thing I’ve ever done and I didn’t enjoy every …

Why I think it’s brave of Amy Schumer to talk about her struggles in motherhood?

Amy Schumer recently opened up about her experience as a mother in an Instagram selfie with her son Gene. She said: “Being his mom is heaven on earth and also means a constant feeling of guilt and vulnerability I will never get used to. Your heart feels like it’s outside your body and you’re too …