MamasHealth.com Home Mental Health Information ADHD ADHD Treatments Addicted to bad relationships Antisocial Personality Anxiety Anxiety Help Autism Bipolar Disorder Body Dysmorphic Childhood Depression Borderline Depression Depression in teens Fragile X Syndrome Grief Inpatient Hospitalization Marriage Counseling Medications Memory Obsessive Panic Disorder Peer Pressure Pervasive Developmental Disorder Postpartum Depression Post Traumatic Stress Psychology of Impotence Rett Syndrome Psychotherapy SAD Schizoaffective Disorder Schizophrenia Self-Esteem Separation Anxiety Social Phobia St. John's Wort Teen suicide Treatment options Treatment strategies Trust after an affair Mental Health Medicine Email Mama Finding a psychiatrist Finding a psychologist Psychiatrist vs psychologist Coping with having a Special Ed child How to deal with a Special Ed child Mentally Challenged Child Seriouslly Ill Child Importance of forgiving	What is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum Depression is a type of depression that a mother experiences immediately after childbirth. It is more serious and lasts longer than 'baby blues'. Postpartum depression occurs in approximately 10 percent of childbearing women. Postpartum depression often requires counseling and treatment. Postpartum depression can occur after any birth, not just the first. Does every mother experience Postpartum Depression? No. Some women will experience postpartum depression and others will not. Symptoms of Postpartum Depression The most common symptoms of postpartum depression are: strong feelings of sadness anxiety despair trouble coping with their daily tasks withdrawal from family and friends trouble sleeping Loss of sexual interest Severe mood swings Why does Postpartum Depression occur? It is unclear exactly why postpartum depression occurs. There are many factors that will determine whether a mother develops postpartum depression. The most common factors: Decreases in levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Fatigue after childbirth Feelings of doubt about the pregnancy Lack of support from others. What is the difference between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression? The biggest difference is that Baby Blues goes away within a couple days of the childbirth. Treatment Options for Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression can be treated. The type of treatment depends on the severity of the condition. One of the most common treatments is attending a support group to talk with other women who are going through the same thing. Without treatment, postpartum depression may become worse or may last longer.	Sponsor a contest on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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