Postparum Depression

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What is Pospartum Depression? I have read to an article that Postpartum depression (also postnatal depression) is a form of clinical depression which can affect women, and less frequently men, after childbirth. It is widely considered to be treatable. Studies report prevalence rates from 5% to 25%, but methodological differences among the studies make the actual prevalence rate unclear. I Have read this to the internet that a number of things besides hormonal changes may sometimes be a factor in pospartum depression.These include a womans personal idea about motherhood, which may result from an unhappy childhood & poor parental relationships. Unrealistic expectations imposed on mothers by society. A family history of depression. Marital dissatisfation & lack of support from ones immediate or extended family. Poor self image. feeling over burdened or overwhelmed by caring for young children full-time.