Post-Natal Depression: Resources & Information

The day postpartum depression stole my husband

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A deep depression hit Prue Gusmerini soon after the birth of her son.

One day I was fine, the next I was having the darkest thoughts of my life

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7 things you might not know about postnatal depression

Despite its widespread nature, there is still a great amount of mystery surrounding PND - and it's important to try unravelling as much of that as we can.

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Postnatal depression: dispelling the myths

There are a number of myths surrounding postnatal depression, some of which helped Megan Blandford ignore her own PND for so long. Here's why so many PND myths just aren’t true.

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Is it postnatal depression or just the baby blues?

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Support team ... Having someone to talk to honestly about your feelings can help if you're feeling down.

Is postnatal depression preventable?

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Helping a friend who has postnatal depression

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"Will I turn back into that broken person I was not so long ago?"

Should I have another baby after having postnatal depression the first time around?

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Yes, dads can get postnatal depression too

I asked the therapist who helped my wife whether I might have depression too, but she just about laughed me out of the room.

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Family of mum who took her own life speak out about PND

From the outside it looked like Allison Goldstein was blissfully happy. She had a new baby, a loving husband, and was part of a close knit-family.

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Let's give a hand to mothers with postnatal depression

Should you tell your boss about your postnatal depression?

Returning to work after having a baby can be daunting, and when you're experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety it can seem even more overwhelming.

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Parents of very preterm infants are at far higher risk of depression and anxiety than parents of healthy full-term babies.

Mums and dads of very preterm babies more likely to be depressed

The classic image of a newborn baby happily nestled in the proud parents' arms is one we are all familiar with. Many of us are lucky enough to have one on the mantelpiece, but some families miss out on taking this photo.

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Support services for postnatal depression and anxiety

Your guide to support and resources for postnatal depression, anxiety and other kinds of antenatal and postnatal mental health.

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A campaign post for Nappy Notes by Hello Angel.

They may be cute, but no, these nappies won't cure PND

It may sound like an April Fools' joke, but the team behind these nappies really think that urine-activated messages of love will cure postnatal depression.