"A woman should not feel lonely after giving birth"

Diana and her home visiting nurse, Arailym navigate the journey of maternal mental health together. Life changes around pregnancy make women more vulnerable to mental illness including depression and anxiety. In Kazakhstan, nearly 60 per cent of mothers experience postpartum depression, among the highest rates recorded globally.
Diana Madyraimova is a 35-year-old mother of three from Taraz, Kazakhstan who experienced postpartum anxiety and depression after giving birth.