Health experts weigh in on the power of asking for help for those experiencing postpartum depression

Medical experts say perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder, also known as P-MADS, can be as common as 1 in 7 women.

Noelle Lilley

Sep 10, 2024, 2:29 AM

Updated 36 days ago

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Many people have heard of the “baby blues" when a parent is feeling down after giving birth.
However, when those feelings last longer than a few weeks - or even turn into thoughts of oneself or their baby - it could be postpartum depression or anxiety.
Medical experts say perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder, also known as P-MADS, can be as common as 1 in 7 women.
The numbers are even higher among parents of color.
News 12’s Noëlle Lilley spoke to two moms - one doctor and one patient - about the power of asking for help.