![This quote from a psychologist is a lovely outlook into postpartum depression. A main reason for the huge stigma around PPD is that many mothers feel diagnosis reflects badly on their identity and ability as a mother. This is untrue! Developing or being diagnosed with PPD has nothing to do with your ability to be a mother. And receiving treatment for PPD does not make you any less of a mother.<br /><br />Follow @PPD_Insights for more information on postpartum depression!<br /><br />If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, particularly postpartum, there are ways to get help! Please speak to your GP or healthcare practitioner for the next steps. If you are struggling with postpartum mental health contact PANDA on 1300 726 306. If you require help immediately please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />#postpartum #mum #motherhood #newbaby #newmum #postpartumdepression #perinataldepression #PPD #mother #depression #anxiety #babyblues #pregnancy #parenthood #parenting #parents #postpartum journey #newmumlife #mumsofinstagram #thisispostpartum #mentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #postpartummentalhealth #pmad #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mumsaustralia #aussiemums<br /><br />Reference: Johns Hopkins Medicine. Postpartum Depression: Kentlee's Story [Internet]. Maryland (US): Johns Hopkins Medicine; 2024 [cited 2024 May 2]. Available from: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/postpartum-mood-disorders-what-new-moms-need-to-know/patient-story-kentlee](/img/aHR0cHM6Ly9zY29udGVudC5jZG5pbnN0YWdyYW0uY29tL3YvdDUxLjI5MzUwLTE1LzQzNjMxNTA4NF85NTgyMjg1OTYzMDY5ODFfNzM1ODM3MDMzNDg2ODU4MTY3NV9uLmpwZz9zdHA9ZHN0LWpwZ19lMzVfczEwODB4MTA4MCZfbmNfaHQ9c2NvbnRlbnQuY2RuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbSZfbmNfY2F0PTEwOSZfbmNfb2hjPUZjdjVTWGJFOTlBUTdrTnZnRnJ4OWtoJmVkbT1BUHMxN0NVQkFBQUEmY2NiPTctNSZvaD0wMF9BWUJxVkFuaFBHMmdCdmxwa2tJUUhfTG9hdHI1b0l5ejJ4LVhQb1dIMkFNY2dBJm9lPTY2NTlCRTIxJl9uY19zaWQ9MTBkMTNi.jpg)
This quote from a psychologist is a lovely outlook into postpartum depression. A main reason for the huge stigma around PPD is that many mothers feel diagnosis reflects badly on their identity and ability as a mother. This is untrue! Developing or being diagnosed with PPD has nothing to do with your ability to be a mother. And receiving treatment for PPD does not make you any less of a mother.
Follow @PPD_Insights for more information on postpartum depression!
If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, particularly postpartum, there are ways to get help! Please speak to your GP or healthcare practitioner for the next steps. If you are struggling with postpartum mental health contact PANDA on 1300 726 306. If you require help immediately please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000.
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#postpartum #mum #motherhood #newbaby #newmum #postpartumdepression #perinataldepression #PPD #mother #depression #anxiety #babyblues #pregnancy #parenthood #parenting #parents #postpartum journey #newmumlife #mumsofinstagram #thisispostpartum #mentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #postpartummentalhealth #pmad #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mumsaustralia #aussiemums
Reference: Johns Hopkins Medicine. Postpartum Depression: Kentlee's Story [Internet]. Maryland (US): Johns Hopkins Medicine; 2024 [cited 2024 May 2]. Available from: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/postpartum-mood-disorders-what-new-moms-need-to-know/patient-story-kentlee