1. Postpartum Depression

2. A moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first 3 months after delivery. 80% of new mothers get baby blues 10%-20% of new mothers get PPD

3. Causes Higher Risk  Hormonal changes from and after pregnancy  Lack of Sleep  Stress  History of depression with you or close family  Unwanted pregnancy  Marital or financial problems  Under age of 20

4. Symptoms of PPD  Sadness  Anger  Feeling of worthlessness or guilt  Feeling withdrawn or unconnected  Loss of energy  Anxiety  Irritability  Trouble sleeping  Thoughts of death or suicide  Little interest in baby  Negative feelings toward the baby

5. Andrea Yates After the birth of their fourth child, Luke, in 1999, Andrea tried twice to commit suicide. She was hospitalized both times and was diagnosed with postpartum depression and psychosis. Read more: http://www.time.com/time /nation/article/0,8599,2184 45,00.html#ixzz1p3wFaXbf

6. Treatments  Talk about it with therapist, family or friends  Antidepressant medication  Exercise  Avoid caffeine

7. References  Women’s Health http://www.womenshealth.gov  U.S. National Library of Medicine www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov  Time U.S. www.time.com