For the first time ever across the globe, May 4 will mark Maternal Mental Health Day in an effort to increase awareness of postpartum mood disorder (PPMD).

"Many new mothers feel sad or anxious after giving birth, and it’s important to recognize that these feelings can be more than just baby blues,” explained Karrie Skillings, a public health nurse with Oxford County public health. “Initiatives like Maternal Mental Health Day show how common PPMD is among women, and remind new moms and their families to take advantage of the resources that are available to them.”

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