CDC: 1 in 8 new moms suffer from postpartum depression

(InvestigateTV) — Having a baby can bring on a variety of powerful emotions for all parents, from joy and excitement to frustration and stress.

For millions of women who give birth, however, changing hormone levels and fatigue from caring for a newborn can also lead to postpartum depression — when negative emotions and anxiety around being a new mom last longer than a couple weeks after the baby arrives.

We look at the symptoms new families can watch out for, and some of the resources available to help.

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