Postpartum Problems and PPD

Many mothers experience postpartum problems and many have a tough time adjusting after baby is born.

Experiencing emotional distress -- whether it's during pregnancy or in the weeks and months after the birth of your baby -- is not at all uncommon.

If you are having a difficult time dealing with your emotions and your moods, you are probably wondering about postpartum depression.

You might be wondering what PPD is, what its symptoms are, and how you can know if you have it or not.

The Motherhood Cafe is here to help.

Bookmark this page as your gateway for relevant, helpful, high quality information about postpartum depression and other postpartum emotional issues.

What is postpartum depression?


Main causes of postpartum depression


Main symptoms of PPD


The EPDS: Screen Yourself for PPD


Having a tough time adjusting.
What does this mean? How can I get back on track?


Feeling emotionally and physically drained. Is this normal?


Preventing postpartum depression


What's the difference between PPD
and "the baby blues"?


Read other mothers' stories about PPD