Postpartum depression falls into an episode of life that is widely perceived as joyful. Feelings of sadness are difficult to reconcile with the birth of a child, and in our society the myth of this being the happiest time in a mother’s life prevails. These high social expectations often turn out a fallacy. With a chance of about 70%, postpartum depression is one of the most frequent postnatal complications. Considering the numerous strains that accompany maternal depression, fast and preventative aid is indispensable in order to avoid a dysfunctional relationship between mother and infant. The main issue arising is that many women are insufficiently informed about the symptoms, which leads to the disorder going undiagnosed. This book aims to raise awareness for postpartum depression, in order to counteract the taboo that surrounds the illness and the according feelings of shame that are experienced by many mothers and are a socially constructed problem.