Did you know suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths? We can change this statistic by talking about and better recognizing maternal mental health issues. That starts with understanding the baby blues, postpartum depression, and how to tell the difference between the two.

Postpartum depression (commonly shortened to PPD) is believed to affect 10-20% of new mothers, yet the question "how will I know if I have postpartum depression?" is not often one that crosses the minds of new and expecting mothers. Earlier this week, we spoke with a mama in our community who has found strength in writing about her own journey with PPD, and this certainly wasn't a question she thought about when she was pregnant…