Postpartum depression and the need for awareness

Parenthood is a blessing for many people. It is a beautiful and also a complex journey that lasts a lifetime. It is a new beginning, a transformative journey, and a path of responsibility to nurture their child. It is a very joyous time, but when the moment of childbirth comes, it may bring a lot of physical and emotional changes, leading to postpartum depression.

In Nepal, people are still unaware of the condition and due to a lack of awareness of postpartum depression, many new parents do not understand what they are going through. Also, they find themselves in an awkward situation where they can neither bond with their newborn nor perform any daily activities due to high stress levels.