Postpartum Depression: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Postpartum Depression: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Overview: During the postpartum period, up to 85% of women experience some type of mood disturbance. For most women, symptoms are transient and relatively mild (ie, postpartum blues); however, 10-15% of women experience a more disabling and persistent ...

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