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Do I have Postnatal Depression?

Maybe you cry more than usual. Maybe you’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. Maybe you feel numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your baby - or from yourself.

Published on
15 Apr
2025

It’s Okay Not to Feel Okay: The Hidden Signs of Postnatal Depression

You’ve welcomed your beautiful baby. Everyone tells you this should be the happiest time of your life. So why do you feel... off?

Maybe you cry more than usual. Maybe you’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. Maybe you feel numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your baby - or from yourself.

You’re not alone. And you’re not failing.

1 in 5 new mums in Australia experience postnatal depression. That’s more than 100,000 women every year. Many don’t realise what they’re feeling has a name—or that help is within reach.

At Diamond Women, we walk alongside women like you—because we know motherhood can be beautiful and brutal all at once.

Signs You Might Be Struggling (And Not Just Tired)

  • Persistent sadness or anxiety
  • Feeling emotionally flat or numb
  • Difficulty bonding with your baby
  • Feeling hopeless, helpless or worthless
  • Withdrawing from loved ones
  • Scary or unwanted thoughts you’re too afraid to say out loud

These feelings are not your fault. They’re signs your mind and body need care - just like your baby does.

You Are Worth Helping

We help hundreds of mums each year who didn’t realise they were going through postnatal depression or anxiety. The sooner you reach out, the sooner healing can begin.

Whether you're five days or five months postpartum, it’s okay to ask: “Could this be more than just baby blues?”

You deserve support. You deserve understanding. You deserve to feel like you again.

We’re Here For You

At Diamond Women, our services are free, confidential, and judgement-free. Whether you need counselling, someone to talk to, or just a place to breathe - we’re here.

💬 Reach out here. Talk to someone who gets it. Healing starts with one brave step.

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