New Mum? Dealing With Post-Parturm Depression. Suicide Prevention

Depression in new mums

Having a baby is stressful—no matter how much you've looked forward to it or how much you love your child. Considering the sleep deprivation, new responsibilities, and lack of time for yourself, it's no surprise that a lot of new mothers feel like they're on an emotional rollercoaster.Despite the seemingly perfect lives many new mums depict through social media, studies by World Health Organization show that 1 in 7 women experience PostPartum Depression  in the year after giving birth.Postnatal Depression is a depressive illness which affects between 10 to 15 in every 100 women having a baby. The symptoms are similar to those in depression at other times.PPD has led to many new mothers to commit suicide.As today is #WorldSuicidePrevention Day, we show you where to get help if you're experiencing PostPartum Depression:

PostPartum Support International 

They offer support at no charge for women who are at risk of or are experiencing distress such as isolation, depression, anxiety, fearful thoughts, insomnia, trauma, and other difficulties during pregnancy or postpartum.KENYA COORDINATOR: Joyce Wachira

Telephone:  +708 297542Post Office Box 25374-00200 Nairobi KenyaEmail: jwachira.jw@gmail.comKENYA COORDINATOR: Samoina Wangui (PPD survivor)Samoina Wangui - Founder PPDKenyaP.O. Box 7809 - 00200, Nairobi, KenyaEmail:   ppdkenya@gmail.comPhone  +254 733 424 361Website  ppdkenya.com

 Postpartum Depression Kenya

PPDKenya was formed by persons who have lived with Postpartum Depression, mental healthcare providers as well as individuals who are passionate about maternal mental health.+254 733 424 361

PPD Island

Samoina, PPD survivor runs this organization with her other PPD survivors.Contacts ppdisland@gmail.com0733424361