Over the past year, the number of women suffering from postnatal depression or anxiety has nearly tripled, according to one estimate, likely due to the additional stresses of the pandemic.
It's deemed a blissful time after a tough nine month pregnancy and often treacherous birth but 'the baby bubble' isn't always such a positive experience. In fact, about 1 in 5 women in the UK suffer with maternal mental health issues. And, over the past year, the number of women suffering from postnatal depression or anxiety has nearly tripled, according to one estimate, likely due to the additional stresses of the pandemic. And it's time we spoke honestly about it.
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