3. What`s a big deal ?
• Clinical depression which affects woman after
childbirth .
• it affects 15-20% of women
• New moms often compare their own
sympthom
• “Advanced maternal age “ mom / “older
mom” ( above 35years old ) has a higher risk
4. Common
symptoms of
postpartum
depression
Feeling sad
and tearful
Difficulty in
sleeping ,
even when
the baby is
sleeping
Anxiety and
worried
thought about
your baby /
parenthood
Trouble
connecting
with your new
baby
Feelings of
guilt about
not being a
good mom
Identity crisis