Mother & Child hosts the Postnatal Depression Support Group in Singapore.
Did you realize that post natal depression affects 10-20 percent of all new mothers? It can begin at any time in the first year after delivery and last from several weeks to several months. Some common symptoms of PND are:
Crying for no apparent reason
Sleep disturbances
Mode swings
Loss of appetite or overeating
Feeling unable to cope
Anxiety or feelings of panic
Irritability and agitation
Exhaustion not helped by extra sleep
Loss of enthusiasm for life
Negative thoughts towards self and/or baby
Details about this volunteer group may be found here.
