You may have a higher chance of postpartum depression if you:
Are under age 20 Currently abuse alcohol, take illegal substances, or smoke (these also cause serious medical health risks for the baby) Did not plan the pregnancy, or had mixed feelings about the pregnancy Had depression, bipolar disorder (for example, manic depression), or an anxiety disorder before your pregnancy, or with a previous pregnancy Had a stressful event during the pregnancy or delivery, including personal illness, death or illness of a loved one, a difficult or emergency delivery, premature delivery, or illness or birth defect in the baby Have a close family member who has had depression or anxiety Have a poor relationship with your significant other or are single Have financial problems (low income, inadequate housing) Have little support from family, friends, or your significant other
Who is at highest risk for Postpartum depression ?
You may have a higher chance of postpartum depression if you:
Are under age 20 Currently abuse alcohol, take illegal substances, or smoke (these also cause serious medical health risks for the baby) Did not plan the pregnancy, or had mixed feelings about the pregnancy Had depression, bipolar disorder (for example, manic depression), or an anxiety disorder before your pregnancy, or with a previous pregnancy Had a stressful event during the pregnancy or delivery, including personal illness, death or illness of a loved one, a difficult or emergency delivery, premature delivery, or illness or birth defect in the baby Have a close family member who has had depression or anxiety Have a poor relationship with your significant other or are single Have financial problems (low income, inadequate housing) Have little support from family, friends, or your significant other