spacer 1. What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major depression that affects hundreds of thousands of women each year in the United States. Women who suffer from this disorder often plunge into despair, feeling extremely sad and lonely. They lose interest in just about everything, including their families. They may have difficulty eating and sleeping properly. They cry too much and laugh too little. In severe cases, they may even have thoughts of suicide. The good news is that PPD is curable. With the right treatment, most women bounce back and go on to enjoy their babies and live healthy, happy lives. If you believe you may be a victim of PPD, we invite you to take a simple screening test by clicking the orange box below. If the test implies that you may have PPD we urge you to contact your health professional and tell him or her exactly how you feel. We will put you in contact with peer support groups who understand what you are going through and health care professionals who can get you the help
