“I Considered Choking My Daughter”: 10 Nigerian Women on Postpartum Depression

Motherhood is often called a joyous milestone. But for many Nigerian women, the weeks and months after birth can bring overwhelming darkness and despair. In this feature, ten mothers share raw and honest accounts of anger, isolation, and frightening thoughts that surfaced after their babies arrived. Some describe snapping at loved ones, feeling detached from their newborns, or even plotting self-harm and harm to their children. Through tearful confessions and moments of crisis, these women reveal how seeking therapy, leaning on family, and finding information about postpartum depression saved them from the edge. Their stories show that PPD is real, common, and treatable. If you or someone you know feels lost after childbirth, professional support can make all the difference.

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