Postnatal Depression or PND as it is known, is a very common condition that can occur after childbirth. It affects up to 15% of all new mothers. It is more likely you may suffer from PND if: you have a past history of depression, have undergone big life changes during pregnancy, are lacking support at home, if the baby was unplanned or unwanted, the baby has health problems but, sometimes, PND arrives unexpectedly and none of these factors seem to have a bearing.

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