India, May 12 -- Childbirth is a significant milestone for all. For mothers especially, it brings a whirlwind of emotional and physical changes, a complete rollercoaster. Welcoming a child is joyful, but at the same time, it can also be overwhelming. This demands greater mental health awareness of what new mothers may be going through. Whether it is sleep deprivation from late-night feedings, anxiety about changing family dynamics or the pressure to bounce back, everything weighs deeply on a mother's mental wellbeing. Two of the common mental health challenges that can arise after childbirth are the baby blues and postpartum depression.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Akta Bajaj, Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Ujala Cygnus Group of ...