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Postpartum Depression Seek medical attention after childbirth
Postpartum Depression patients need the help of all
A Specialist Obstetrician Gynecologist, Dr Karen Renee Zu has advised women who feel unwell after giving birth to see the obstetrician gynecologist immediately.
That, she said could be a condition known as Postpartum Depression (PPD).
In an interview with The Spectator about it following some concerns from some members about some mothers acting strangely after delivery, Dr Zu said PPD symptoms could include recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, adding that the symptoms usually developed within the first few weeks after giving birth and six months after birth.
According to her, new mothers showing depressed mood or severe mood swings, withdrawing from family and friends and excessive crying, loss of appetite or eating more than usual, unable to sleep and fatigued could be suffering from this.
Others symptoms include loss of interest or less interest in things the person use to enjoy before having the baby, a difficulty with bonding with the baby, getting very angry or irritable and fear that she is not a good mother.
The Specialist Obstetrician Gynecologist said feelings of worthlessness, shame guilt or not being good enough, inability to think clearly, concentrate or make decisions like she used to, severe anxiety and panic attacks can all be attributed to this.
DDP is a medical condition that many women get after having a baby. It’s a strong feelings of sadness, anxiety (worry) and tiredness that last for a long time after giving birth.
According to medical science, there is no single cause of PPD, but genetics, physical changes and emotional issues may play a role.
Genetics studies show that having a family history of PPD, especially if it was major increases the risk of experiencing it physical changes.
Although many women feel mostly recovered by 6-8 weeks, it may take longer than this to feel normal again.
Dr Zu therefore cautioned that the condition should not be taken for granted because eventually, the mother’s ability to care for the baby and handle other things effectively becomes a challenge.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
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