Articles of category "Pregnancy depressions"

Pregnancy and depression coincide with each other quite commonly though many misinterpret it as just hormones, but there are a lot more factors into the cause. Depression can hit before, during and after pregnancy so you should be aware of the symptoms before they effect your health and the health of your child. Here we will have a look at the two main forms of depression and some of their symptoms.

Pregnancy depression is much more common that post-partum depression, though the latter receives more medical attention. This is because most women associate the mood swings with normal pregnancy symptoms and do not ask for help. It is necessary to create sufficient awareness so that women recognize and seek help when faced with depression during pregnancy.