Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Baby Blues

Postpartum depression occurs in an estimated 5 to 15 percent of new mothers. But this report suggests about 10 percent of dads may also suffer from depression within baby's first year.

Though postpartum depression in women is thought to be brought on by hormonal changes, it is suggested that men are affected by the financial stress and sleep deprevation that comes with a new baby.

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