Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Pakistani actor Rubina Ashraf has urged families to show greater compassion toward women facing mental health challenges during pregnancy and after childbirth.

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Speaking on a show, Ashraf said pregnancy-related anxiety and postpartum depression were real issues. She said society had often ignored these problems in the past. The actor stressed that families must better understand the emotional changes women experience during pregnancy.

During the programme, guest Airaas discussed the difficulties young women can face after marriage. She said criticism can feel especially painful for women who lack maturity and experience. She added that pregnancy can make the...