We’ve heard about postpartum depression often enough, yet are we really sure that we know enough about it for us to actually understand this illness in order for us to help ourselves as well as others? Being pregnant should really be a source of joy for everyone, especially the mother to be, who for nine months, will actually have living being grow from inside of her. Unfortunately, there is another side to this joyous occasion, being pregnant means that you and your body will have to get used to some adjustments for you to have a safe pregnancy. Smoking, alcohol, strenuous activities as well as stress should be avoided at all cost. A healthy baby means having a healthy mother as well. But given that you have been able to successfully avoid all these bad habits for your baby to be, childbirth is a whole different thing, as much as we may try to avoid it, there are still some unfortunate cases wherein the mother’s as well as the baby’s life might be in danger.

Postpartum depression actually happens after childbirth. Although it’s quite common and a lot of women have learned to how to deal with it as well as successfully treat it. Postpartum depression is actually a lot like depression, but only new moms are the possible victims of this illness.Learn more: healthyhealthng.com

Caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood of new mother

Same as baby blues?

Baby blues is normal, short-lived period of feeling sad, weepy or otherwise moody that is triggered by hormonal changes after giving birth while postpartum depression is an advanced form of that and it usually lasts longer