Description
Depression following childbirth. Psychological distress following childbirth
(so-called "baby blues") is experienced by about 80% of all mothers,
but in some women, depression associated with this distress becomes severe and disruptive
enough to require professional intervention. Estimates indicate about 15-20% of all
childbearing Australian women suffer from post-natal depression. |
Information
& Support
Mental health organisations can assist with contacts and information on post-natal
depression. See the australiahealth.com pages on
Mental Illness
Depression
Mood Disorder
Schizophrenia |