postpartum depression

What Causes Postpartum Depression?

While the exact cause of postpartum depression is unknown, it is believed to be a combination of physical and emotional factors. After childbirth, dramatic drops in hormones (estrogen and progesterone) in the body may trigger PPD. Other factors include:
History of depression or mental illness
Stressful life events
Lack of support from family and friends
Complications during childbirth
Difficulty breastfeeding
Sleep deprivation

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