The birth of a baby signifies a major upheaval in life, especially for the mother. Almost one in five women experiences a mental low afterward, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. The transition to a treatable depression can be gradual. Through many examples, Sylvia Börgens demonstrates that emotional and physical adjustment difficulties after the birth of a child are quite normal. She provides young families with numerous practical tips for coping with everyday life and outlines options for self-help as well as psychiatric and psychotherapeutic treatment.