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Evidence-Based Supplement Research
Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Peripartum Depression

Peripartum Depression, also known as postpartum depression (PPD) or postnatal depression, is a mood disorder that can occur after childbirth in both sexes, characterized by extreme sadness, low energy, anxiety, irritability, and changes in sleeping or eating patterns. It can negatively affect both the parent and the newborn, but it is treatable with antidepressant compounds proven to be safe for both mother and child.
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