What is postnatal depression? Causes and symptoms

Often, the reality of becoming a parent is very different from what was expected or from images of parenthood portrayed in the media. All parents go through a period of adjustment as they try to handle the huge changes a baby brings. For most people, this time of adjustment will be temporary and not overly distressing. Up to 80 per cent of women experience the baby blues between the third and tenth day after giving birth, due to changes in hormone levels following childbirth. Women can feel tearful or overwhelmed but this usually passes within a few days and without specific care apart from support and understanding. Aaron discusses the above with Dr Paul Ng, Consultant Psychiatrist.

Dr Paul Ng Source: Aaron Wan