First thing first, i know a whole lot of you might be asking, "WHAT IS POST PRTUM DEPRESSION?" In simple terms, postpartum depression (PPD),is a type of clinical depression which can affect women after childbirth. Symptoms may include sadness, low energy, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, reduced desire for sex, crying episodes, anxiety, and irritability.
In Nigeria, 20-30% of new mothers will experience POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION but only 1% of Nigerian women are aware of this disease and its implication.
Postpartum depression can interfere with normal maternal-infant bonding and adversely affect child development. Postpartum depression can severely affect a woman’s daily functioning and can ultimately lead to suicide.
Given the prevalence of this disease and its dire implications, Outliers Consulting will hold an awareness program on 18th August 2015 which would;
*Sensitize women (Expectant and New mothers) on what postpartum depression is; Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Encourage women to seek help when they notice symptoms of postpartum depression.
*Enlighten women on the effects of postpartum depression and how it negatively impacts the child’s cognitive development
*Offer free screening for women, to help early detection of postpartum depression symptoms.
Date : August 18th, 2015
Time : 8am
Venue : Randle General Hospital, Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos state.
Partners
Mothercare, Lagos State Government, P&G, Skeen and Taiyetslow.blogspot.com
Contact : 08062812625, 07064019064 , 08163578635, 08057080935.
Email : Outliersconsulting@gmail.com
Twitter: @ConsultOutliers
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