Women's Health - Maternity, Pregnancy Care | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai | Te Whatu Ora

Postal Address

National Women’s Health
Private Bag 92 024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

Contact Details

Phone 09 623 6455 or 0800 966 264 option 2 (free phone)
Email NWHweb@adhb.govt.nz

• Walk in Centre
 09 623 6455/0800 966 264 option 2 (free phone)

• Labour and Birthing Suite
  (09) 307 2888 or  0800 966 264 option 1 (free phone)

• Women's Assessment Unit
  (09) 631 0784

• Day Assessment Unit
  (09) 307 4949 ext 25907

• Appointment enquiries
  (09) 638 0400

Postnatal Depression

The postpartum (also called postnatal) period is the time after the birth of a baby. During this time many women will experience a feeling of slight sadness or anxiety. This is called the “baby blues”, and in some women it may develop into postpartum depression. The baby blues happen in the days just after the birth and usually only last for about a day or up to a week.
 
Postpartum depression can occur days or months after the baby’s birth and the feelings of sadness are worse than with the blues.
 
Please visit the National Women's Health website for more information on mental health support.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/maternity/womens-health-maternity-pregnancy-care-auckland/