17% of mothers (1 in 7) experience Perinatal Depression or Anxiety
Anxiety is universal symptom- often constant, distressing and disabling
The symptoms can ease off at times and they can still enjoy the baby but they struggle with their role and others close to them can notice it
There is usually no past history and these symptoms are hard to understand
These symptoms can start and be maintained by baby related issues- unsettledness, poorly sleeping baby
Important Websites to understand PND
http://cope.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/for-me/pregnancy-and-early-parenthood
http://www.panda.org.au
https://womensmentalhealth.org/
Risk Factors