I’ve been there. You’re not alone.Useful information
Information about mental health after birth, based on clinical guidance and official health sources.
Recognising what you are feeling
What is happening to me?
Start with the topic closest to what you are going through.
Postnatal depression
This is not weakness, failure or a lack of love. It is a health condition for which help is available.
Read the article Useful informationBaby blues or something more?
Tearfulness, irritability and worry can be part of a brief period of emotional ups and downs after birth. How long they last and how they affect daily life are important.
Read the article Useful informationIntrusive and frightening thoughts
Unwanted images or thoughts about danger can occur in new parents. If they are frequent, very distressing or lead to constant checking and avoidance, an assessment can help.
Read the article Useful informationPostnatal anxiety
Worry after birth is understandable. When it is persistent, difficult to control and disrupts everyday life, it deserves professional assessment and support.
Read the article Medical emergencyPostpartum psychosis
A rare, serious condition that usually begins suddenly in the first days or weeks after birth and can worsen very quickly.
Read the articleThe next step
Help and everyday support
Practical information about treatment, rest and support from loved ones.
Treatment and professional support
The approach depends on symptoms, severity, health history, personal preferences and whether the woman is pregnant or breastfeeding. Decisions are made individually with a professional.
Read the article Useful informationSleep, exhaustion and mental health
Disrupted sleep is expected with a newborn, and sleep loss can worsen mood and anxiety. Some changes in sleep still need medical assessment.
Read the article Useful informationHow loved ones can help
Listening without judgement matters. After birth, practical help, protecting rest and helping someone access professional care are often just as important.
Read the articleIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. In Bulgaria and the EU, call 112. Do not wait for a reply from this site.
Find support in your countryThese contacts are for people in Bulgaria, regardless of which language they use on this site. Ask the service directly about support in English. Outside Bulgaria, contact emergency services and crisis helplines where you are. Find a helpline by country. This directory cannot send emergency help.
Contact details checked: 19.09.2026 · Official contact details (Bulgarian) · Service coverage (Bulgarian)About our information
Articles identify their sources and the review date of the original Bulgarian content. Community stories are personal experiences, not medical facts. This information does not replace an individual medical assessment.