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Fathers Get Post-Partum Depression Too

Sunday June 17, 2007
We've heard about new moms feeling depressed after the birth of their child. But do you know that fathers can suffer from post-partum depression too? According to research published in the Journal Pediatrics, almost as many men suffer depression after the birth of a child as do women. Postpartum depression in women is well documented but until recently very little work has been undertaken regarding the psychological effects on men following the arrival of a new baby. Read more about this surprising emotional condition.

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