Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication of childbirth, affecting up to 20 percent of all mothers. This figure may be even higher (up to 50 percent) among low-income and immigrant women.
The mood disorder can have significant implications for the mother, baby and the entire family. It can hinder mother-child bonding and lead to early discontinuation of breastfeeding, delayed immunizations, or in severe cases, child abuse and neglect.
Although new mothers are supposed to...
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