Postpartum depression is a devastating mood disorder that can greatly distress a new family, creating anguish not just for the mother, but for the baby, husband/spouse/partner and siblings. One out of every ten to thirteen new mothers experiences some form of depression following childbirth. Postpartum depression can have a damaging effect on the maternal-newborn bonding experience, which can result in a disruption in the attachment process throughout the first year of the infant’s life. This interference in the normal attachment process may lead to a negative impact on the child’s growth and development, as well as distress for the new mother and family. This presentation will provide the audience with a case study of a new mother experiencing postpartum depression, and altered attachment with her newborn.  A review of the literature on postpartum depression, and attachment theory will be provided, describing how postpartum depression negatively affects the normal bonding and attachment process. It will also feature nursing implications and practical interventions to provide facilitation of the reattachment process for the entire family.