Mothers Helpers is a charitable trust aiming to prevent postnatal depression in mothers who are at-risk, and to work towards wellness for mothers with existing postnatal depression. Perinatal​ depression is a term used to describe both prenatal depression (before the baby is born) and postnatal​ depression (after the baby is born) and is the driver for Draper's fundraising challenge. READ MORE:* Mothers with postnatal depression falling through the gaps* More education called for to prevent postnatal depression* Perinatal depression: 'In just a few short weeks I went mad'"Anxiety leading up to pregnancy can also be a serious issue, it's just not talked about in the same way," she said. "As a young mother, I hear about postnatal depression a lot, but you don't often hear about how serious it can get." "Luckily I never struggled with postnatal depression, but I was really aware of it," Draper said.

Source: Stuff March 21, 2019 22:30 UTC