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Postpartum Depression: Literature Review |
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Postpartum depression is a significant health issue which affects approximately 13% of women within a year of childbirth.
The comprehensive literature review on this page will primarily be of interest to health care and social service providers.
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It addresses:
- risk factors for postpartum depression
- the detection, prevention, and treatment of postpartum depression
- the effects of postpartum depression on children's growth and development
- interventions and strategies which mitigate the impact of postpartum depression on children's growth and development
Implications for policy, practice, and further research are identified.
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