Post-Partum Depression

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What is Post-Partum Depression?

Post-partum depression is severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs sometime in the first 4 weeks after delivery.

Alternative Names:

Depression - postpartum

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Post-Partum Depression?
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Post Partum Depression and family - Depression Community
- Mar 11, 2007
I had my son 6.5 weeks ago. I knew from the beginning that ppd was kicking in. I just recen...
post partum depression blues - Maternal & Child Community
- Mar 01, 2006
When does it end? I delivered my baby girl stillborn 1-10-06 at 21weeks. I can't get over ...
Post partum depression - Maternal & Child Community
- Aug 09, 2006
As some of you are aware, I MC at 6 weeks 2 days on July 30th. I'm curious if anyone els...
post partum depression? - Maternal & Child Community
- May 10, 2007
my daughter is 5 1/2 months and I am starting to have been having trouble with my moods for...
Post Partum Depression - Maternal & Child Community
- Nov 13, 2007
A close friend of mine just called me to ask if I'm okay. She says her husband thought I se...
Bipolar or Post Partum Depression? - Bipolar Disorder Community
- May 21, 2008
Hello! Im 23 and have an 18 month old son. I was on Methadone when he was born and had a c-...
Post Partum depression question - Maternal & Child Community
- Jun 14, 2008
I have been extremely depressed for the last 4-5 weeks and finally broke down and went to s...
post-partum depression - Maternal & Child Community
- Aug 08, 2008
I am 23 1/2 years old and I have 2 kids, a 2 1/2 year old and a 3 1/2 month old. I feel no ...
Post Partum Depression or? - Depression Community
- Nov 21, 2008
Our just turned 17 year old daughter-in-law sleeps all day and she and the baby sleep in th...
post partum depression - Depression Community
- Aug 10, 2009
Can I have post partum depression even though I gave birth to my son almost two years ago? ...
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