What is PPD
1 in 5
women suffer from postpartum depression
Less
than
than
15%
of women receive treatment
1 in 7
experience depression during pregnancy
Up to
50%
of women living in poverty suffer from a maternal mental health disorder
There
is
is
35%
rise of anxiety and depression among teen girls. This will increase the number of women suffering from PPD.
1 in 10
dads will experience a parental mental health disorder
Main risk factors of postpartum depression
High stress levels in day-to-day life
Inadequate support in caring for the baby
A personal or family history of depression, anxiety or PPD
Marital stress
Main symptoms of PPD
Feeling numb or empty
Extremes in mood swings
Excessive and uncontrollable crying
