Depression that occurs after childbirth is called Postpartum Depression (PPD). Many new mothers experience “baby blues” after giving birth but when they experience hopelessness, strong feelings of sadness, anxiety, intense irritability and difficulty bonding with the baby, it may be indicative of postpartum depression. The condition is more common than you think. It commonly goes undiagnosed because of a tendency to undermine emotional symptoms in mothers and assuming it a part of normal motherhood.