17/08/2026
Postpartum depression. Did you know how many of us can suffer with postpartum depression? 1 in 10. That’s a scary and sad statistic. Especially if you think how many of those mamas have reached out for help and how many of those mamas are struggling in silence.
Postpartum depression isn’t always noticeable. It can present in so many ways…
It might look like:
‼️ Constant worry about something happening to your baby
‼️ Feeling numb or disconnected from yourself and the world around you
‼️ Losing interest in things you usually love
‼️ Feeling overwhelmed by everyday simple tasks
‼️ Skipping meals or loss of appetite
‼️ Finding it hard to attend to YOUR basic needs
‼️ Feeling hopeless and like things won’t get better
‼️ Feeling anxious or unable to switch off
‼️ Not being able to sleep at night, even if your baby is
‼️ Not feeling like you can ask for help because you “should” be able to cope
‼️ Feeling irritable or bursts of rage
‼️ Finding it hard to bond with your baby
‼️ Feeling like you’re a bad mum
If you feel any of these symptoms, please reach out. Whether that’s to a friend or loved one you trust to support you, the GP, midwife (if you’re still under their care after having baby), or if you feel like you need help immediately… You can reach out to for confidential, emotional support:
⚠️ Samaritans
⚠️ Mind
Asking for help does not make you a bad mum. Asking for help does not mean you’re “unstable”. Asking for help does not mean you’re failing. Asking for help is looking after you, so you can be the best version of you for your baby.
I can’t promise to cure your postpartum depression. But I can guarantee a safe space for you and your baby. I can offer movement for the mind. It’s not going to solve everthing but if I can make 45 minutes of your day feel a little easier 🧡 You can share with me as much or as little as you feel comfortable - I am always happy to listen 👂🧡
Baby Bexercise is the pre and postnatal workout and wellbeing community, tackling maternal mental health through movement and connection. 🧡
Strong mamas standing up against postpartum depression ❤️🩹