You can talk to someone now

Feeling low, anxious, or having thoughts that frighten you is common after having a baby, and it is treatable. You do not have to be in crisis to call — and you do not have to explain yourself well.

If you are in immediate danger 112 Emergency services

• Tele-MANAS 14416 India's national mental health helpline. Free, 24 hours, many languages.
• KIRAN 1800 599 0019 Free, 24 hours, 13 languages.
• AASRA +91 98204 66726 Volunteer-run, 24 hours.

Other things that help

Tell your doctor, midwife or health visitor. Postpartum depression and anxiety are among the most common complications of childbirth, and treatment works — you are not failing at anything by needing it.

Outside India, findahelpline.com lists free, confidential lines by country.

Mpch is an exercise and nutrition app. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a substitute for care from a person.

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