Half of young mothers suffer from postpartum depression

According to one study, 50% of mothers suffer from postpartum depression, while others also suffer from mental health problems.

These are constantly increasing numbers. According to a new study conducted by Censuswide at the request of the Intimina brand, and spotted by the media magical mompostpartum depression is especially prominent in young mothers.

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This study, conducted in February 2023, was conducted in France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy, with 5019 mothers aged between 20 and 40 years. Between them, 54% reported to suffer from anxiety, e 50% of postpartum depression at the birth of their child.

Many postpartum anxiety disorders

In addition to postpartum depression, the study reveals that many young mothers suffer from it other mental disorders after childbirth. Thus, 34% of the women interviewed suffered from baby blues, while 7% suffered from other mental disorders.

Additionally, 7% were diagnosed with puerperal psychosis, a psychiatric disorder that most often occurs in the week following childbirth. It is characterized by a confused state which can sometimes be dangerous for the mother and the baby. Only 21% of the young mothers surveyed did not have anxiety disorders.

However, the study seems to confirm this the word of the mothers is released. Since 70% of women surveyed confided that they suffer from depression to their partner. While 47% of them spoke to a member of the medical staff and 22% to friends. However, 11% of the women questioned confide that they have never dared to talk about it.