THERE’S an expectation that the period after giving birth – while daunting and tiring – will be blissful.
But many new mums can feel isolated, anxious and experience crippling depression after bringing home a new baby.
One in 10 women in the UK suffer mental health troubles within a year of giving birth, the NHS says – that amounts to tens of thousands every year.
Many can find it hard to open up about their struggles and recovery can take time.
But a new analysis has found that aerobic exercise can a positive impact on women going through postnatal depression, with dancing and group workouts deemed most effective.