Postpartum depression doesn’t only happen to women. Men can suffer from PPD as well. Studies show that 1 in 10 men struggle with PPD or PPA. There are a lot of expectations for new parents and a lot of the focus gets shifted to the baby after birth. It is important that moms and dads feel supported as they transition into parenthood.

POC parents most certainly experience postpartum anxiety and depression. There are a few reasons why many POC parents experience postpartum symptoms that go untreated. Let’s first dicuss what these symptoms are.

Postpartum is a vulnerable time. With so much anticipation of the baby’s arrival and now the realization that you must care take for another human being, life can suddenly feel terrifying. Parents of color are twice as likely to miss postpartum visits due to fear of being judged and lack of trust their provider. Talk therapy is a good place to start when thinking about how to manage and overcome postpartum depression or anxiety.