Post Natal Depression

Mums share their stories of postnatal depression and how they recovered. Around 20% of mums get postnatal depression (PND), and many don’t realise it right away or are ashamed to admit they need help.

PND can take the joy out of motherhood, and it’s vital to get it treated so you start feeling like yourself again.

Real mums share their experiences with PND and tell how they recognised the signs and symptoms, what treatment was like, and how they recovered and went on to enjoy motherhood with a new lease of life.

Crying all the Time PND

A mother shares her experience with PND - she found she was crying all the

PND – Baby Screaming All Day

A Kiwi mum shares her experience of Post Natal Depression - her baby screamed all

Lack of Confidence and PND

A mum shares her story of developing Post Natal Depression and getting back control in

Bi-polar II Disorder

A mum shares her experience of Bi-polar II Disorder (another form of PND)

Postnatal Depression Self Test Quiz

Breastmates link to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. A quiz that you can take

A Mum Shares Her Triggers for PND

A mum shares her experience of PND, and the factors which she later identified as

PND Support Network Auckland

The Postnatal Distress Support Network provides peer support groups, telephone support and information for women

PND and Post Abortion Syndrome

Women Healing Abortion Trauma

Postnatal Depression

Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression - How breastfeeding was a burden

Waikato Times support PND Project

Breastmates have been featured in the media in New Zealand over the past few years.