Important for relatives to recognise signs of postpartum depression, says Nancy Shukri

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri speaking to reporters in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Family members must be aware of postpartum depression in mothers who have recently given birth, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said sudden changes in behaviour or speech could be an indicator that a mother was suffering postpartum depression.