Postpartum Depression
Having children is almost always depicted as a joyous and wonderful time in a woman's life and for the vast majority it is. However, recently people have begun to talk more openly about postpartum depression, a potentially serious and debilitating condition many women experience after giving birth.
Not every woman will experience this depression, although some women are more at risk of developing it than others. Read Prevention and Treatment to learn how you can stop postpartum from affecting you.
If you think you or someone you know might be experiencing postpartum depression, go to Signs of Depression. Take care of yourself and make an appointment with a health care professional.
Again, treatment is very important. While some forms of postpartum depression are milder, like the "baby blues", the postpartum period can be debilitating for some women. Speak to your health care professional about the possibility of postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (PPOCD), postpartum anxiety and panic and postpartum psychosis.
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