Postpartum depression at a glance

POSTPARTUM depression can happen to any woman, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, culture or education. It doesn’t matter whether you are a new mother or a mother to a few children, or whether you are married, or not. As long as the following factors are present, you will be more vulnerable to developing the condition.

If the above symptoms last longer than two weeks, you may need to speak to a doctor or licensed mental health service provider, such as a registered counsellor, clinical psychologist, or psychiatrist.