PPD News
The findings indicated that women delivering in winter and spring may be attributed to the seasonal enjoyment of indoor activities.
Overall, about 5 percent to 15 percent of all mothers are diagnosed with depression after giving birth, the study team notes in PLoS Medicine.
The study found that women who were unemployed, had a history of mental health problems or were experiencing severe symptoms were more likely to not to report to doctors.
The 26-member PPD is an intergovernmental initiative created specifically for expanding and improving South-to-South collaboration in the fields of reproductive health, population, and development.
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