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Postnatal depression (PND) is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a baby.

It can affect any parent, regardless of whether they’ve suffered from a mental health condition before.

Postnatal depression is linked directly to giving birth and is a common problem, affecting 1 in 10 women within a year of giving birth.

It can also affect dads and partners.

Get help from PANDAS Foundation UK

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