Most people today have heard the term ‘baby blues’ used to describe a mild short period of depression which many women have after childbirth.
Fewer people are aware that as many as 10% of all recently delivered women develop postnatal depression. You are not alone in suffering.
The Association for Postnatal Illness (APNI) was established to:
- Provide support to anyone suffering from or affected by post-natal Illness including partners, family and friends.
- Increase public awareness of the illness
- Encourage research into its cause and/or nature
Who is this aimed at?
APNI is for anyone suffering from or affected by post-natal Illness including partners, family and friends.
Opening Hours
Our office is staffed Monday to Friday - 10am to 2pm
Cost
Free support
How to get involved
You are not alone, get in touch for some friendly advice, or just to talk through how you're feeling.
The staff who answer the phone are very knowledgeable about matters that relate to post-natal depression. They have all had over nine months of training in this work but note that none of our staff are health professionals. For this type of advice, you should see your GP or Health Visitor.
All calls are confidential and none are ever recorded. Some mothers are very reluctant to admit that they feel unable to cope or that they have unpleasant and unwanted thoughts that distress them. These symptoms are common with depression and we understand how distressing they are.
We understand that most women affected with post-natal depression feel isolated in their suffering and we do want to assure you that we hear from more than 9,000 women every year who are suffering similarly. Please remember you will get better.
For more details for support, please Visit the Need Help Now? page on the APNI website
Contact details
Phone: 0207 386 0868
Email: info@apni.org
For further information
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