I am a Mother, but today I’d like to call myself a statistic. 1 in every 5 women in India suffers from Post Partum depression (PPD). I was one of them. 

I remember attending workshops during pregnancy, like Infant massage care, Lamaze workshops, etc. They all prepared me to take care of the child, to make childbirth easy. But no one stopped to prepare me for PPD. 

As a result, my bonding with my child was severely affected, and it impacted my mental well being and my relationships. If only I or my Partner knew the warning signs of PPD, I’d be able to seek help sooner. 

If expectant mothers have access to information and awareness about PPD during their pregnancy itself, it will be a game changer for women, their children and their families. 
 

I am asking Cloud Nine Chain of hospitals, where I had my delivery, to conduct PPD awareness workshops for all expectant Mothers and their partners. It’s a reputed Maternity hospital chain with a presence in 11 major cities. They are best placed to help bring in a positive change for mothers everywhere.

If Cloud Nine takes this step, it will make headlines everywhere inspiring every private hospital in our country follow their example. 

Awareness is a huge part of prevention. Please sign my petition so that we can create more awareness about PPD and make quality of life better for Mothers and their babies. It’s quite possible that someone you know is going through PPD. Your signature on this petition will make a difference to their lives.

#LetsTalkPPD