Is it baby blues or is it postnatal depression?
Around 80% of new mums and birthing people experience the baby blues and around 10% experience postnatal depression but what’s the difference? Baby blues probably happens because of the massive hormonal changes after birth (we're not 100% sure what causes it!). It tends to hit on day three after the birth and usually lasts a […]
What causes postnatal depression?
Postnatal depression affects between 10% and 20% of new mums/ birthing people but what causes it? In short, we don't know! However, here are some of the things we think might contribute: Lack of sleep Communication between the amygdala (bit of the brain that reacts automatically to perceived danger) and the prefrontal cortex (rational, calming […]