1 in 10 new mums hit by condition
POST-NATAL depression is typically triggered by a combination of hormonal changes and psychological adjustment to motherhood.
It is a surprisingly common condition, affecting around one in 10 new mums.
The main symptoms include a loss of interest in the world around you, difficulty bonding with your baby and feeling an overwhelming sense of
words to say ‘hello’. I wanted to say something but then she was gone. “She’s amazing because she’s 50 now and she’s still really relevant. Everyone still loves her. “I think there are loads of great women and there has been for years and they’ve done a great job, “Her own tour pales by comparison to Kylie’s world marathons. “It’s only for a week so it’s not too long, I love travelling and getting away and all that but I also love coming home.” “I think when you come back you can have that quality time and get a good couple of weeks off, it will be really nice.” Fortunately hubby Ben, 32, is on a break from his rugby union schedule detachment. Mothers with the condition can even have thoughts about harming themselves, their baby – and suicide. So it’s vital they see their GP after the first signs. There are three methods of treatment. Self-help includes talking it through with partners, family and friends. There are also psychological treatments such as CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. And medication such as antidepressants can also ease symptoms.
and can look after the kids. “He’s got all the time in the world to do it at the moment,” says Una.
“In May, Ben announced he was to bring down the curtain on his decadelong association with English Premiership team Northampton Saints to commence a “new chapter” abroad.
Una has hinted the whole family are planning to relocate to New York as her husband is set to be signed by an American rugby team. “I am certainly thinking of
moving to New York, so everything else might have to take a back seat for a while,” she says. “As a family, we might relocate. I enjoy living abroad and exploring the world.” After her success in the world of music, Una clearly has no regrets – but would she want her children to go down the same route. “If they wanted too then obviously I would support them,” she says. “But we’ll make sure they get the best start to life academically with school – that’s how I was brought up, always made to do my homework.” halina.watts@ sundaymirror.co.uk
Ben with baby son Tadgh