Fathers Also Suffer from Postpartum Depression!
After the birth of a child, both men and women are susceptible. Psychologist James F. Paulson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va says that 10 % of new fathers and 14 percent of new mothers are affected by depression.
The causes may be different however the signs are similar in both sexes. Hormonal changes can add to a woman’s suffering, while sudden and sudden lifestyle changes are thought to trigger a father’s depression. [Read more →]
