Why does Nepal need to talk about postpartum depression now? An expert explains

Welcoming a new life into the world is the moment parents wait for. Motherhood gives meaning to females, and they dream of holding a baby after months of carrying them inside their body and hours of labour. But, when the dream comes true, rather than a sense of overwhelming happiness and fulfilment during the postpartum period, some women experience a different reality of postpartum depression.

Dr Sneha Agrawal Chaudhary is a psychologist who earned her master’s degree in applied psychology from Delhi University . During her studies, she learned about the importance of mental health and postpartum depression. And since 2012, Chaudhary has been working at the Norvic International Hospital. She also has a team to manage her social media page, Mindful Transformation , to spread awareness and provide support about several mental health issues, including postpartum depression.