Postpartum-depression Sentence Examples

While it's normal for women to experience a mild case of the "baby blues," postpartum depression is a serious illness.

However, women with a previous history of mental illness are at an increased risk for postpartum depression.

Many women who are suffering from postpartum depression are excessively worried about the safety of their babies.

When used properly, antidepressants can work miracles for women suffering from postpartum depression.

Five of these children were adopted and Osmond has said that she suffered from severe postpartum depression after the births of her three other kids.

Undergoing a c-section may inflict psychological distress on the mother, beyond hormonal mood swings and postpartum depression.

Mothers with postpartum depression have shown improvement after starting infant massage.

If you have a difficult birth or feel like your birth just happened and you had no control over it, you could have problems bonding with your baby and may be at a much higher risk for postpartum depression.

Talk to your doctor about any feelings you may have that relate to postpartum depression.

In a New York Times editorial, Brooke responded by saying Tom displayed an "utter lack of understanding about postpartum depression and childbirth in general."

Even the American Psychiatric Association published a statement calling Tom's recommendation that women treat postpartum depression with vitamins and exercise "irresponsible."

One study suggests that moms with eating disorders are more likely to need to deliver by Cesarean section and to suffer from postpartum depression.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reports that women who deliver multiples are 43 percent more likely to have postpartum depression.

In many cases, all it takes is one look at your newborn for your parenting instincts to kick in, but if you believe you're suffering from postpartum depression or are having trouble bonding with your baby, seek help from your doctor.

Not only an opportunity to exercise your post-baby body, these classes are meant to promote mother-baby bonding and may also help with postpartum depression.