'It’s the worst feeling in the whole world' - new mums need post-natal depression support

One in six new mothers is affected by post-natal depression. It’s vital to get support, says Áilín Quinlan.

“I can’t fully explain postnatal depression, but I can tell you it’s the worst feeling in the whole world,” revealed Dublin mother-of-two Suzanne Brack in a widely publicised social media post just before Christmas.

Not surprisingly her no-holds-barred revelations about the shocking reality of post-natal depression (PND) immediately went viral — post-natal depression, which according to the HSE, is a condition believed to affect one in six new mothers, is so stigmatised that many women are ashamed to admit they may have the condition.