Women with a history of premenstrual disorders were found to be five times more susceptible to developing perinatal depression.
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This link suggests that understanding and treating one condition could help with managing the other.
A lack of interest in the child is one of the signs of postpartum depression.
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Half a million new mothers in the US suffer from postpartum depression every year, yet a lack of awareness and stigma toward the condition keep many from getting the help they need.
Both parents can struggle with depression after the birth of their child.
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Our study is the first to show how common depression is in both parents during and after pregnancy.