Postpartum Mood Disorder

Postpartum Mood Disorder
Extreme sadness and crying, shame, anger, lack of self confidence, suicidal thoughts, and infanticidal thoughts - these are feelings not usually associated with the birth of a child; however for 400,000 women a year, this is the reality of the postpartum period. It is estimated that one in three new mothers will develop symptoms of postpartum mood disorders. Postpartum mood disorder is a mental health disorder striking within the first year of giving birth. All women of childbearing age should be aware that a postpartum mood disorder can strike any woman after de…