Many women suffer from depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after childbirth. The Kogito app, launched 18 months ago, is a form of “first aid” accessible to women who may not be able to afford therapy for financial or time reasons.
“I experienced a wave of total despair after the birth of my second child. I felt completely useless and a failure. I was convinced I was a terrible mother.”
Adéla, is a mother of two and one of many women who suffer from bouts of post-natal depression.
Adéla’s family and friends reached out and helped by pitching in and getting her involved in a therapy group at the Mother Care center, where she shared her feelings with women who had similar problems.
Doctors confirm that most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping which can last for several weeks. But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum or peripartum depression because it can start during pregnancy and continue after childbirth. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth.
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Authors: Daniela Lazarová, zuzana machálková