Postpartum depression A physical and emotional condition that may be

life-threatening, involving the symptoms of depression occurring for an

extended period following childbirth and thought is characterized by a
persistent state of mind in mothers accompanied by feelings of sadness,
uselessness, or hopelessness and the inability to face and feel joy for
the new baby. Other symptoms, such as agitation, anxiety, loss of
appetite, lack of concentration, fatigue, or suicidal ideation to be caused
in part to dramatic hormonal shifts occurring in conjunction with
childbirth. Postpartum depression is a common, disabling, and treatable
problem that affects the woman, infant, and family.

 J.L. Payne et al.

Pathophysiological mechanisms implicated in postpartum depression
Front. Neuroendocrinol.
(2019)