Background: A mother’s role is comprised of ideals and adaptation to maternal identity can be challenging. Events after childbirth can lead to occupational disruption and even to postpartum depression (PPD), when the patterns of occupational engagement are disrupted. PPD can affect the mother´s ability to function in daily life and delay maternal adaptation and role transition. Aims/objectives: This qualitative report explores the lived occupational experiences of mothers with PPD. Materials and methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five mothers, and transcripts were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results: The mothers felt a loss of their former occupational identities. PPD affected their well-being, ability to function and sense of hope. The mothers experienced disrupted daily living as they had limited control over their occupational patterns and choices. New unfamiliar mothering occupations challenged their sense of occupational competence. The mothers tended to neglect their own well-being. Internal and external expectations of ‘good motherhood‘ and Finnish cultural values, that emphasizes coping and efficiency, caused pressures and fear of judgement. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights on the challenges that mothers with PPD may experience in their everyday occupations and mothering occupations. Future considerations for occupational therapy (OT) practice are also presented.