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The post- natal period is crucial to take care of medical mental health. Postpartum period is common among maternal morbidities after delivery While women experiencing baby blues tend to recover quickly, PPD tends to last longer and severely affects women's ability to return to normal function. PPD affects the mother and her relationship with the infant. The present study was conducted to assess the level of postnatal depression and associated risk factors among postnatal mothers. The research approach is a quantitative and the research design was descriptive research design analysed by using descriptive statistics. Validity was ensured in consultation with guide and experts in the related fields. The data was collected by using Edinburgh postpartum depression scale and self-structured questionnaire to assess the associated risk factor. From the data analysis, 57.5% of postnatal mothers has moderate depression, 32.5% has mild depression, 10% has minimal or no depression and none has severe depression. The associated risk factors were primigravida, no planned pregnancy, caesarean section, complication during pregnancy, and delivery, history of abortion, availability of family support during pregnancy, domestic abuse, less health advise during pregnancy and the stressful life went in past year. As to conclude, the study provided insight on the overall level of postnatal depression among postnatal mothers and the associated risk factors. There is an urgent need by the health care members to focus on the problems faced by the postnatal mothers leading to postnatal depression.