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Postpartum Depression : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
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Causes Overview Articles

Post-partum depression
Expected Mood Changes Women commonly have mood changes during pregnancy. They are caused by changes in hormone levels. Many mood changes are normal and even expected, since having a baby can lead to several lifestyle changes. Support from your fam...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 23, 2007
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that begins after childbirth and usually lasts beyond six weeks.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major depressive episode that occurs after childbirth . There are conflicting data regarding the time of onset. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (1995) supports the theory that PPD occurs w...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a depression that can range from mild to suicidal and can occur anytime after delivery up to one year later.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that begins after childbirth and usually lasts at least six weeks.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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