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Postpartum Depression Research Paper

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Chapter one: Depression

When people think of depression one of the first things that comes to mind is a sad person who cries constantly. In this chapter I want to show people what depression really is like.
There are different types of depression I will discuss five of them they are the most common ones. Postpartum depression occurs in new mothers after the baby is born. The hormones that are produced during pregnancy may lead to depression and anxiety.
Postpartum syndrome affects 11-20% of women who give birth each year have Postpartum depression symptoms
Catatonic Depression is a form of depression that leaves someone speechless for a certain length of time 10% of psychiatric patients have been reported have catatonic

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