Just watched a segment from the TV show "Insight"from Australia. Very compelling piece featuring a man who lost his wife to postpartum depression(also known as postnatal depression or PNDin Australia).This was a very well-done segment and not sensationalized at all.
You can watch it online by clicking the link above. (Note: Do not watch this if you're currently suffering.)
Louise Litisexperienced PND after the birth of her first son, partially due to problems with breastfeeding. She recovered.After having her second child, they tried to make sure she had more support (cleaning lady, nanny once a week) and she seemed to be doing much better but still struggled with breastfeeding. Her PND came back on, she attempted suicide but failed, then committed suicide while in a mother/baby unit. Heartbreaking.
There are other segments about postnatal depression that were part of the show, including several mothersdiscussing their experiences (part 3), and you can watch those as well.
Additionally, the SBS website features organizations in Australia that help women with PND, including the Gidget Foundation, PANDA and Beyond Blue.
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