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Health experts weigh in on the power of asking for help for those experiencing postpartum depression

Medical experts say perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder, also known as P-MADS, can be as common as 1 in 7 women.

Noelle Lilley

Sep 9, 2024, 10:29 PM

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Many people have heard of the “baby blues" when a parent is feeling down after giving birth.

However, when those feelings last longer than a few weeks - or even turn into thoughts of oneself or their baby - it could be postpartum depression or anxiety.

Medical experts say perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder, also known as P-MADS, can be as common as 1 in 7 women.

The numbers are even higher among parents of color.

News 12’s Noëlle Lilley spoke to two moms - one doctor and one patient - about the power of asking for help.

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