 Bringing home a new baby is one of the happiest moments in a mother's life, whether it's her first or fifth child. But what about when it's not a happy time? Nearly all mothers experience some sort of "baby blues" in the first few days after giving birth -- it's normal and it usually lifts on its own in about a week or two. About 5 to 25 percent of new mothers, though, will continue to suffer. These women are suffering from postpartum depression; they need the support of their family and friends, in addition to treatment from a mental health professional to overcome their illness. Did you know that men are also vulnerable to postpartum depression? Here we have five things family members need to know about postpartum depression, from the symptoms and the treatments to how it affects fathers as well. |
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