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Why Is Post Partum Depression Caused
Health Encyclopedia: Post Partum Depression
Depression - postpartum
Symptoms
Most of the symptoms are the same as in
In addition to depressed mood, you may have the following symptoms nearly every day:
- Negative feelings toward the baby
- Lack of pleasure in all or most activities
- Decreased appetite
- Loss of energy experienced
- Feeling withdrawn, socially isolated, or unconnected
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Agitation and irritability
- Troub...
Expert & Community Posts
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Women, Hormones & Depression
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"I have a new baby. Why do I feel so depressed?" A Look at Postpartum Depression
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Health Guide
Post-partum depression
...up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs sometime in the first 4 weeks after delivery. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Expected Mood Changes Women commonly have mood changes... Read more »Depression Issues: What is depression?
...depression (II) Cyclothymic disorder - mild mania and depression Adjustment disorder - depression caused by environmental changes Medication-, substance- or illness-induced depression... Read more »Maternal deprivation syndrome
... With adequate attention and care, full recovery is expected. However, neglect severe enough to cause failure to thrive can kill if it continues. Complications Abandonment ... Read more »Maternal deprivation syndrome
Maternal deprivation syndrome is a form of failure to thrive that is caused by neglect (intentional or unintentional). Alternative Names Nonorganic failure to... Read more »What Causes Depression?
CausesThe causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors are at work.Genetic FactorsBecause depression runs in families, and has a... Read more »Images
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