Postpartum depression (PPD) is a term that has gained increasing visibility in recent years, yet for many, it remains enveloped in stigma and misunderstanding. Often dismissed or whispered about, PPD affects a significant number of mothers each year, yet the conversation surrounding it has only recently begun to shift from silence to openness. In this
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Motherhood is often romanticized in our society, depicted through images of glowing women, precious newborns, and blissful familial scenes. Yet, lurking behind this facade is a significant reality that many mothers dread facing: postpartum depression (PPD). Despite its prevalence, PPD is shrouded in stigma and often spoken about in hushed tones. As someone who has