Risk factors for postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is a condition with mental illness that is characterstically seen after delivery.

The National Women’s Health Information Center offers this list of risk factors for postpartum depression:

Having a personal or family history of depression or another mental illness.

Having insufficient support from friends and family.

Feeling negative or anxious about pregnancy.

Having problems in a relationship, or financial difficulties.

Dealing with stressful life events.

Being young during pregnancy.

Having a substance abuse problem.

Source=Yahoo news

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