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Antenatal and Postnatal Depression - Just Speak Up!

Did you know that up to ten percent of women in Australia experience depression  during pregnancy and then this increases to almost 16% in the first few months following the birth of a baby?  Furthermore, anxiety disorders are even more common.  Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding postnatal depression and anxiety is preventing women from speaking up, seeking support from others, or getting the help they need.  Help us break the silence surrounding depression and anxiety for new mothers.  Visit www.justspeakup.com.au where you can see, read and hear of powerful stories of people who have been there, inlcuding Jessica Rowe who speaks openly of her experience with postnatal depression and anxiety.  Hear these voices, and add your own . By speaking up and sharing your story you can help others by breaking the silence and bring postnatal depression and anxiety out into the light.  Together we can reduce the stigma for women, their partners and their families.