The birth of a child brings no greater joy to parents. However, for some women childbirth can be the catapult to a very serious illness, called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman that occurs after she has given birth. Many women experience mood swings and crying spells after childbirth, but these usually fade quickly.
With postpartum depression the depression is longer lasting and more severe. Postpartum depression usually occurs within the first 3 months after childbirth, but it can occur up to a year later. Mom's, if after childbirth you are experiencing long term depressive periods, speak with your doctor. You may have postpartum depression, and there is treatment that can help. Here is a list of 15 famous women that suffered with postpartum depression.
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| Actress Angelina Jolie |
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| Actress/Singer Jennifer Lopez |
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| Actress Gwyneth Paltrow |
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| Singer/Actress Marie Osmond |
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| TV Host/Acrtess Lisa Rinna |
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| Actress Halle Berry |
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| Singer/Television Host Carnie Wilson |
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| Actress/Producer Courtney Cox |
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| Model/Actress Brooke Shields |
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| Diana Princess of Wales |
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| Actress Bryce Dallas Howard |
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| TV Personality/Model Kendra Wilkinson |
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| Singer Alanis Morissette |
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| Actress Amanda Peet |
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Singer/Songwriter Jill Scott
This is just a short list of famous women that came forward and courageously shared their stories. Postpartum depression can be potentially dangerous, it should not be taken lightly. It can also rob a mother of many of the joys of motherhood. If you, or someone you know may have it, Get Help. |
Posted by gerald bouthner
