Causes and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression
Though the exact cause of postpartum depression is not known, it has been indicated that changes in the hormonal levels in the body following delivery may result in chemical changes in the brain that causes the symptoms.
The risk factors that are likely to be associated with postpartum depression include:
- History of postpartum depression during previous deliveries
- Women already suffering from depression
- Stressful pregnancy period or increased stress after pregnancy 1
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 22, 2012