Postpartum Support Network Africa is a Non-profit organization set up to raise awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders among mothers in Africa. Founded in 2015 by Onyedikachi Ekwerike, the organization has educated thousands of mothers and have consistently helped mothers get professional help to overcome postpartum depression.
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate mothers about postpartum depression and provide support to families across Africa. We aim to provide FREE Postpartum depression screening to expectant and new mothers and to provide them information about how to get professional help.
Our Vision
We envision a continent where every woman and family has access to perinatal mental health care. A continent where families receive needed support during the perinatal period. We aim to be a hub of knowledge and training for professionals seeking to support women and families struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Why We Care
Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbirth.
Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 mothers.
Children of mothers who have untreated PPD are more likely to have emotional and behavioral problems.
Left untreated postpartum depression could spiral down to postpartum psychosis.
Left untreated postpartum depression could lead to suicide.
Our Interventions
How it works: 5 simple steps
Step One
Emotional Intelligence Training for NursesStep Two
Awareness/Education of pregnant and new mothers about PPD during antenatal and postnatal clinics daysStep Three
Screening TestStep Four
Therapy both in groups and home visitsStep Five
Road 2 Recovery (R2R) in support groups