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Postpartum Depression

Postnatal depression (also called postpartum depression) is a form of clinical depression which can affect women, and less frequently men, after childbirth. Studies report prevalence rates among women from 5% to 25%, but methodological differences among the studies make the actual prevalence rate unclear. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 1 in every 8 women during the first months of their babies lives.
  • PPD is best treated with counseling and antidepressant medication.
  • Some women may not feel postpartum depression until several weeks or months after delivery.

The Top 10 Resources on Postpartum Depression

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  1. WomensHealth.gov: Depression During and After Pregnancy
  2. eMedicineHealth: Postpartum Depression
  3. American Psychiatric Association: Postpartum Depression
  4. Mayo Clinic: Postpartum Depression
  5. FamilyDoctor: Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues

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