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April 21, 2021
When the miracle is hijacked: The dangers of of postpartum depression (PPD)
For most women, the childbearing years mark a time of increased vulnerability for developing mood disorders. Maternal mental illness may have an impact on infant well-being. The first postpartum year represents the lifetime peak of psychiatric admissions for women. (Duffy,1983). Women can begin displaying signs of depression and anxiety before childbirth. Coping problems, marital/couple discord, …