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Postnatal Depression

Postnatal Depression

Course modified date: 7 Jul 2022

Learn what postnatal depression is, common causes and risk factors, and how to manage it. This course is suitable for everyone.

Introduction

"Postnatal depression is a type of depression some women experience after they've had a baby"
"Postnatal depression is a type of depression some women experience after they've had a baby"

Many mothers may go through a short period of feeling emotional and tearful, which is brief and manageable. This is known as the ‘baby blues’. However, some mothers may develop deeper and longer-term postnatal depression. Occasionally, the mother may experience an extremely severe form of depression known as puerperal psychosis (sometimes referred to as postpartum psychosis)

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