While pregnancy and the birth of a child are momentous experiences in a person’s life, the transition also brings a host of challenges for the new mother, with mainly having to adjust to this new life — taking care of the baby and also making sure her own physical and emotional healing is taking place simultaneously. It can also result in something you might not expect — depression. Most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last for up to two weeks. But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth. On 25th April, the awareness of postpartum depression awareness was imparted in Lady Doak College. Sometimes it’s simply a complication of giving birth. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby.