Women’s month in full swing, focus this week on Post-Natal Depression

To all wonderful women it is advisable  to always tell your doctor if you experience symptoms of Postnatal Depression By Mandy Nyama Welcome to The MailOnline's health column. On this week's programme, as we are still honouring the bravery of our Women, in their Month, I am going to write about Post Natal Depression. In reality new born babies bring joy to the family and the communities around. As others will be welcoming the new member in the family, the baby mama if not careful will be going through a phase of depression. Postnatal depression is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a baby. It's a common problem, affecting more than 1 in every 10 women within a year of giving birth. It can also affect fathers and partners. According to a research done by MOHCC (2017) in Zimbabwe 30.5% of women suffer from post natal depression.