Explore What
PPD Is
BABY BLUES
PPD
A physiological mental impairment related to the immediate changes after birth.
Mild and transient (temporary).
Occurs within the first two weeks following delivery.
A recognized depressive syndrome per se
More serious and intense.
Long-lasting, persisting for weeks or even months if left unsupported.
(Moyo et al, 2020)
BABY BLUES VS PPD
Professional support often feels completely out of reach. Many mothers state that they simply cannot afford the cost of treatment.
Filipino mothers face similar challenges, compounded by cultural expectations and limited access to postpartum resources
There is a heavy social stigma attached to maternal mental health. Mothers often hide their struggles because they worry society will label them as "mad" or unfit if they seek care.
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(Matumadi et al., 2024)
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( Reloj, 2024)
Barriers to Postpartum Support
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Filipino women report “inner shackles” of emotional distress, feelings of isolation, and the pressure to maintain appearances while navigating the physical and psychological demands of early motherhood.
Coping strategies often rely on faith, prayer, and family support, yet the hidden nature of their experiences underscores the invisibility of PPD in public discourse.
Filipino women showed high rates of perinatal depressive symptoms, with 69.1% of pregnant women and 62.0% of postpartum women scoring above the EPDS threshold, remaining consistent across pregnancy and the first year after childbirth.
(Matumadi, Caorong, & Bangcola, 2024; Reloj, 2024)
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(Filoteo et al., 2026)
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(Siregar et al., 2021)
IN THE PHILIPPINES...
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Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health condition that can manifest following childbirth. It is usually characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, and, in some severe cases, thoughts of self-harm.
Approximately 11% of postpartum women are affected, with first-time mothers, mothers of multiples, and those facing socioeconomic or employment-related stress exhibiting higher susceptibility.
Mothers often turn to informal support systems such as family and friends before seeking professional help, yet fear of judgment, gossip, and financial constraints frequently delay intervention.
(Suryawanshi & Pajai, 2022)
WHAT IS PPD?
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(Bradshaw et al., 2021; Cho et al., 2022)
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(Ong et al., 2024; Cipriano et al., 2023)
ABOUT PPD
Motherhood isn't always instant magic. Sometimes, it’s physically and emotionally challenging.
