Tag: Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth

Intense sadness, hopelessness and anxiety among new mothers may last up to three years after childbirth, according to a new study. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says postpartum depression may persist after the recommended timeline for screening, citing the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidance that doctors screen women for postpartum depression several times up to six months after birth. “Our study…