Pregnancy and Childbirth can be a very exciting yet an emotionally and physically draining time in the life of a mother. It definitely takes its toll on her mental health. Because of how fragile a new born is, all attention is shifted from the mother to the baby. This is one reason why it is …
Usually, when we find ourselves talking about pregnancy-related challenges in Nigeria, postpartum depression (PPD for short) doesn’t top the list. Nonetheless, recent data have reported that depression is the most common postpartum complication. In simple terms, postpartum depression is a type of depression that occurs after childbirth. It is a mental health condition that affects …