As the famous saying goes its okay not to be okay acknowledges that as human beings naturally the journey of life is up and down.

World Maternal Mental Health Day/week focuses on the mental wellbeing of the prospective mother before inception, during the pregnancy, and after the baby is born.

Research indicates that 1 in 5 new mothers experiences some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs), and most times these illnesses go unnoticed and untreated.

That is why World Maternal Mental Health Day/week creates the awareness and highlights the challenges that mothers go through – silently.

Guest: Gynaecologist Dr. Salma Isaacs