Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health condition that can affect anyone. While it can feel hard or lonely, healing from PPD is possible.
About 1 in 8 women report symptoms of PPD in the year after giving birth. Everyone experiences PPD differently. Feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed are some of the signs. You might not feel connected to your baby, or you might not feel love or care for the baby. If these feelings last longer than two weeks, you may have PPD.
To learn more about PPD, including the signs and symptoms, check out the fact sheet below.
The MOMS Line is free, Missouri local peer-led support for all perinatal people experiencing any form of mood and anxiety struggles as associated with PPD. There are events happening virtually and in-person multiple times each week. Follow The MOMS Line Facebook page for these events, support, coaching and more. (1) MO MOMS Line 314-768-Moms | Facebook
Content provided by the Women’s Health Network, Office on Women’s Health Talking Postpartum Depression (womenshealth.gov), and the MO MOMS Line Facebook page above.
