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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
Danielle Summer

First Pill for Postpartum Depression Offers New Hope for New Mothers

Around 20% of women experience postnatal depression after childbirth. (Credit: Photo: Pixabay)

After childbirth, approximately one in five women experience postnatal depression, also known as postpartum depression, according to the National Library of Medicine.

This medical condition is often diagnosed when new mothers exhibit symptoms of extreme sadness, anxiety, or dejection following childbirth, as reported by the non-profit organization March of Dimes, which is dedicated to improving the health of mothers and babies.

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