Around 70-80% of mothers experience the "baby blues" within the first week following birth. 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety. If a mother experienced a traumatic birth, postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder is also possible. Any of these symptoms can appear during pregnancy or within the first year following childbirth. and the first 12 months after childbirth. There is hope and effective treatment available to you so you can connect with the mother you are meant to be.