Postpartum depression is no longer limited to just postpartum or to depression alone. A series of recent articles from the New York Times highlights research showing that depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and even psychosis can occur not only after birth, but also during pregnancy. These heartbreaking stories of mothers struggling at depths far beyond the “baby blues” bring awareness to the severity of the illness, the importance of seeking help, and the fact that treatment is available.
The Broad Scope of Postpartum Depression
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