zinne writes

  Try walking into a mall,church or anywhere perhaps. At random, point out 5-7 newborn moms. According to the American academy of pediatrics, at least one of these women suffer from postpartum depression A.K.A PPD. These mothers are prepared for the sleepless nights,the diaper changes and the crazy feeding schedules. They're certainly not prepared to feel overwhelmed, anxious and sad just after experiencing what could have been the happiest moment of their lives. So let's talk about PPD,shall we? What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is simply depression that happens after birth. Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" a few days after birth. This usually begins about 2 to 3 days after birth and could last about two weeks. It usually includes;anxiety,crying spells and difficulty sleeping. This is not postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a more severe and longer lasting type of depression that could last up to a year after delivery. P...