Pregnancy and giving birth are intensely emotional experiences.
Causes and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression may result from a combination of different factors.
Researchers believe that, in general, genetics, hormonal changes, and emotional issues are key contributors.
Periods of hormonal fluctuation, such asmenstrual cyclesorperimenopause, are associated with major depressive episodes, adds Dr. Wisner.
But a proactive approach totreating depressionis best for everyone concerned.
The first step is talking to your healthcare provider.
Your doctor can then be sure to check in with you throughout your pregnancy for signs orsymptoms of depression.
Research and Statistics: How Many People Have Postpartum Depression?
She currently supervises a nurse practitioner.
She and her husband are avid travelers and have been to over 55 countries and territories.
Derrow also covers health for New York Presbyterian/Weill-Cornell Hospital in New York City.
She has ghost edited a number of health books and health-related memoirs.
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