The Wire

Having postnatal depression can be a frightening and isolating experience. Unfortunately, there is often stigma attached to women who are not happy following the birth of their child, or who feel they are not coping with the demands of motherhood. But postnatal depression affects one in seven women giving birth in Australia, as well as affecting their families and loved ones. Beyond Blue’s deputy executive director Dr Nicole Highet talked about a new campaign that was launched yesterday, aimed at raising awareness of the issues surrounding postnatal depression.

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