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Did you know? 20 in 100 women may suffer from depression during or after pregnancy. While depression is a common problem during pregnancy, pregnant women and new moms often do not recognize that they’re facing postpartum depression because the symptoms overlap with many of the usual discomforts of pregnancy (eg, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and low libido). In addition, women are often reluctant to complain about their symptoms, perhaps because of perceived social expectations that new mothers are supposed to be happy. What is Depression? Depression is more than just feeling “blue” or “down in the dumps” for a few days.... read more