Understanding postpartum depression
By Guardian Exclusive
13 May 2019 |
2:11 pm
Postpartum depression is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happens in a woman after childbirth. Postpartum depression impacts negatively on the woman's mental health and often begins within four weeks after delivery. GTV highlights its effect on women and the importance of mental healthcare in Nigeria.
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