Pregnancy is often accompanied by significant physical, social, and emotional changes, leading some women to experience mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that can affect up to 10 per cent of women after giving birth. Unlike the short-term baby blues, which typically resolve within a few weeks, PPD can last for months or even years if left untreated.
Sweta Bothra, Lead Psychologist at Amaha (a mental health organisation providing end-to-end mental health support to people across India) shares tips on how pregnant women and new moms can reduce the risk of developing on the Postpartum depression.