Women: Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression: Postpartum depression can occur after a woman has given birth and is a serious health risk for both women and their babies, according to Globe and Mail. Hundreds attend memorial for Manitoba mother, two children found dead A new study has found that women living in large urban centres in Canada have a higher risk of postpartum depression than women in less populated areas. The study was based on a 2006 national survey of almost 6,500 new mothers. It found that almost 10 per cent of those living in cities with a population of at least 500,000 reported experiencing postpartum depression. More Related to this Story (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.