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abigaillewis11 · 12-12-2010, 05:42 AM

Postpartum depression can actually happen anytime within the first year after a woman's childbirth. Many women don't tell anyone about their feelings or symptoms because they feel ashamed or embarrassed. Some even feel guilty because they're supposed to be happy. They worry what other people think.

At first it may be difficult for you to provide the support she needs. You may feel that your wife has, in a sense, gone away. You may feel confused, angry, worried, or frustrated.

But women experiencing postpartum depression need all the support around them they can get. Doctors, friends, family, and other mothers are all tremendous resources. Husbands, however, play a vital role in a woman's rehabilitation. Sometimes, it's hard to explain what the depression feels like and how it's affecting them.

The support your wife can get from you will significantly affect the quality of her recovery, so it's essential that you understand this illness and its impact on both of you as a couple.

12-12-2010, 05:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
abigaillewis11 Upright	Understanding Your Wife undergoing PPD Postpartum depression can actually happen anytime within the first year after a woman's childbirth. Many women don't tell anyone about their feelings or symptoms because they feel ashamed or embarrassed. Some even feel guilty because they're supposed to be happy. They worry what other people think. At first it may be difficult for you to provide the support she needs. You may feel that your wife has, in a sense, gone away. You may feel confused, angry, worried, or frustrated. But women experiencing postpartum depression need all the support around them they can get. Doctors, friends, family, and other mothers are all tremendous resources. Husbands, however, play a vital role in a woman's rehabilitation. Sometimes, it's hard to explain what the depression feels like and how it's affecting them. The support your wife can get from you will significantly affect the quality of her recovery, so it's essential that you understand this illness and its impact on both of you as a couple.