About Maternal Depression
Depression rates in new mothers in Wisconsin are roughly 1 in 9.
1 in 5 African American mothers in Southeastern Wisconsin
experience depression within a year after giving birth.
1 in 5 African American mothers in Southeastern Wisconsin
experience depression within a year after giving birth.
What causes depression?Depression does not have a single cause, but likely results from a combination of physical and emotional factors. Many mothers do not recognize the signs of depression. With depression, feelings of sadness and anxiety can be extreme and might interfere with a mother's ability to care for herself or her family.
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How does a mother know if she has depression?Many African American moms who experience depression are suffering in silence, but you don't have to. Only a health care provider can diagnose a women with postpartum depression. A woman who experiences any of these symptoms listed should see a health care provider right away.
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Depression doesn't look or feel the same way for everyone.
Signs of Maternal Depression:
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