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Risk factors for Prenatal Depression & Postpartum Depression
During Pregnancy (prenatal)
After Pregnancy (postpartum) Depression after pregnancy is also called post-partum depression. During pregnancy, women’s bodies have an increase of hormones. Within 24 hours of delivery, the amount of estrogen and progesterone in a woman’s body quickly drop. The rapid change in hormonal levels may contribute to depression. Similar to the way hormonal shifts around menstruation may impact mood. Sometimes levels of thyroid hormones drop. Low thyroid levels can cause symptoms of depression. If this is so, a simple blood test can be prescribed by a doctor and thyroid medication can be prescribed. |
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