postpartum depression can be termed as baby blues in common language. postpartum depression is a feeling of extreme sadness and related psychologic disturbances during the first few weeks or months after delivery. women who have had depression are more likely to develop postpartum depression. women feel extremely sad cry become irritable and moody and may lose interest in daily activities and the baby. about 10 to 15% of women are affected. a combination of counseling and antidepressants can help. if women have had depression before they became pregnant they should tell their doctor or midwife. such depression often evolves into postpartum depression.
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