What Causes Postpartum Depression?
The expectation of parenthood can be overwhelming feelings on many levels. In addition to expecting a newborn to bring new joy and fulfillment, there is an unexpected illness that can affect the development of the baby at birth—a type of depression now widely known as Postpartum Depression (PPD). Postpartum Depression , also known as Postnatal Depression is the onset of a depressed mood and associated features within one year after delivery. Whereas most new mothers have "baby blues" a very short period of emotional changes few other mothers develop persistent and severe symptoms that do not fade away on their own. Postpartum Blues and postpartum depression manifest as two different manifestations of the same underlying cause. However, while Postpartum Blues or "Baby Blues" are transient mood swings that begin within 2 to 3 days after the delivery and last for two weeks, in contrast, Postpartum Depression is a more long-lasting and grave condition. Rebecca aged 37 y...