{"id":10097,"date":"2026-05-09T13:45:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=10097"},"modified":"2026-05-09T13:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:45:06","slug":"postpartum-depression","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/postpartum-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Postpartum Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Postpartum Depression<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='height:25px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Becoming a parent is one of life&#8217;s most significant transitions \u2014 and it is not always the joyful, uncomplicated experience it is often portrayed to be. Many new mothers find themselves feeling overwhelmed, tearful, disconnected, or not at all like themselves in the weeks and months following birth. If this resonates with you, you are not alone \u2014 and there is nothing wrong with you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Postpartum depression is more common than most people realise. It affects approximately one in five mothers in Singapore, and it is not a reflection of how much you love your baby, how capable you are as a parent, or how grateful you feel for your child.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It is also important to distinguish between the different experiences new mothers may have:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Baby blues<\/strong> \u2013 Mild mood swings, tearfulness, and emotional sensitivity in the first one to two weeks after birth, driven largely by hormonal shifts. This is very common and usually resolves on its own.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Postpartum depression<\/strong> \u2013 A more persistent and significant low mood that extends beyond the first two weeks, and which affects your ability to function, bond with your baby, or care for yourself. This warrants professional support.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Postpartum anxiety<\/strong> \u2013 Excessive worry, racing thoughts, irritability, or physical symptoms of anxiety following birth \u2014 sometimes occurring alongside depression, sometimes on its own.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Postpartum psychosis<\/strong> \u2013 A rare but serious condition involving confusion, hallucinations, or extreme mood episodes that requires immediate medical attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Signs of postpartum depression may include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Persistent sadness, tearfulness, or feeling emotionally empty<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Difficulty bonding with your baby, or feeling detached or numb toward them<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Intense anxiety or fear about your baby&#8217;s safety or your ability to cope<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Feeling like a bad mother, or that your baby would be better off without you<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Exhaustion that goes beyond normal new-parent tiredness<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Withdrawal from your partner, family, or friends<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Loss of interest in things that used to matter to you<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Difficulty sleeping even when your baby is sleeping<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Irritability, anger, or a short fuse that doesn&#8217;t feel like you<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Intrusive or frightening thoughts that distress you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Postpartum depression can also affect fathers and non-birthing partners, though it is less commonly discussed. The arrival of a new baby brings enormous change, pressure, and emotional weight for everyone in the family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">At Singapore Counselling Centre, our counsellors offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak honestly about what you are experiencing \u2014 without fear of being judged as a parent or having your feelings dismissed. You deserve support too. Getting help is not a sign of failure. It is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='height:25px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><section id=\"text-8\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widgettitle\">Appointment Booking<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thank you for choosing the Singapore Counselling Centre (SCC). Please\u00a0refer to the booking form below to book your appointment with us. 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