-9-16% of women will experience postpartum depression
-Recent studies reveal that 1 in every 7 women suffer from postpartum depression

-People are often too embarrassed and guilt ridden to seek help
-Denial

-Men get postpartum depression too due to stress, exhaustion, and suffering alone
-Family members and friends often notice first
-Talk to a doctor
Counseling is used to change negative thoughts and behavior and it also helps personal relationships
-Symptoms typically last 10-12 days, it can escalate into something more severe if not addressed

Statistics

Reasons for Not Seeking Help

Facts

the mother suffering is unfit to raise her child and is out of control. The main stereotype against woman with postpartum depression is the idea that they are unloving and unable to raise their child

Stereotypes