It is normal to feel a short period of postpartum depression accompanied by mild depressive symptoms right after giving birth. The main cause are hormonal changes, but it may be related to other factors, such as:
- Physical changes
- Insufficient sleep and general exhaustion
- Work and social relationship changes
- Being unable to make time for herself
- Feeling unconfident about her ability for taking care of the baby
Read the full article on: Do I Have Postpartum Depression? – Common Symptoms & Treatment ( 52).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 10/19/2018
