How Having a Child Changes Your Life

Postnatal depression (PND) affects between 10 to 15 in every 100 women who have a baby. Postnatal depression can start at any time during the first year after giving birth. The symptoms are similar to those experienced with depression at other times, including low mood, lack of sleep, irritability, anxiety and tearfulness, but doesn’t seem to get better over time. If you are feeling like this try and speak to your partner or family, and seek support from a GP, health visitor or midwife.