If you don’t speak up, the person you love might not get the help they need! Many women suffer in silence. Too many.  More than 20 percent of moms are diagnosed with PPD; however, a recent study by BabyCenter shows that 40 percent do not seek medical help they need due to feelings of embarrassment, guilt and the expectation that they can get over it without professional help. There are many risks to mom and baby if postpartum depression or anxiety goes untreated, including: