Postpartum Support · Singapore
Postpartum depression and anxiety are more common than most people know — and more treatable than most new mothers realise. You don't have to feel this way. And you don't have to feel it alone.
Understanding postpartum mental health
The “baby blues” — temporary mood fluctuations in the first two weeks after birth — affect up to 80% of new mothers and typically resolve on their own. Postpartum depression is different: it is more intense, lasts longer, and significantly affects a person's ability to function and care for themselves and their baby.
Postpartum depression affects approximately 1 in 7 new mothers. In Singapore, research suggests rates may be higher, with cultural pressures around motherhood, family expectations, and the absence of extended family support playing a significant role.
Feeling this way does not mean you are a bad mother. It does not mean you don't love your baby. It means you are experiencing a mental health condition that responds well to support.
What to look for
Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless most of the time — beyond the normal adjustment to new parenthood.
Excessive worry about your baby's health or safety, difficulty sleeping even when the baby sleeps, racing thoughts.
Feeling disconnected from your baby, or not experiencing the feelings of love and attachment you expected. This is a symptom, not a reflection of your capacity as a parent.
Withdrawing from your partner, friends, and family. Feeling that no one understands, or that you should be coping better than you are.
Distressing thoughts about harm coming to your baby. These are a known feature of postpartum OCD and anxiety — they are not intentions, and they are treatable.
Exhaustion beyond what new parenthood explains, appetite changes, difficulty concentrating, and a persistent sense that something is wrong.
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please reach out immediately. Call the IMH 24-hour helpline on 6389 2222 or go to your nearest A&E. These thoughts are a medical emergency — not a judgment on you as a parent.
Singapore context
New parents in Singapore often face a particular combination of pressures: high cost of living, often both parents working, limited access to extended family support (especially for expats), and strong cultural expectations around what good motherhood looks like. The gap between the expectation and the experience of early parenthood is where postpartum depression often lives.
Nidhi works with new mothers and parents in Singapore — both locals navigating family expectations and expats without their usual support networks. Sessions are available online (Zoom) for mothers who cannot travel easily with a newborn.
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