May is Postpartum Depression Awareness Month

The baby blues is very common. Postpartum depression is the next step up and is more common than what people may believe. Postpartum psychosis is not that happen, but merits immediate help. Here are some interesting articles about Postpartum Depression

• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (self-evaluation to determine how likely you are to have PPD)
• Hyperbole and a Half: Adventures in Depression and Part 2
• Mothering with Mental Illness
• Placenta Encapsulation May Help with Postpartum Depression
• Postpartum Depression Support in Korea
• Recommended Postpartum Depression Books
• You Can't Tell a Mom Has Postpartum Depression by Looking

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