Risk Factors

  1. A Previous Postpartum Episode

  2. Unstable relationship or marriage

  3. History of mood or anxiety disorders

  4. Hormonal difficulties such as; PMS, PMDD, Fertility problems, Thyroid problems

  5. Family history of PPD

  6. Family history of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, alcohol or drug abuse

  7. Unwanted pregnancy

  8. Difficult pregnancy and/or birth

  9. Premature or compromised baby

  10. Baby with difficult temperament or colic

  11. Victim of abuse or assault

  12. Major stressful events in last two years

  13. Moms of multiples-5x more likely

  14. Lack of familial or social support

  15. Perfectionist or rigid personality style

  16. Older then 30 or career woman

  17. History of miscarriage or abortion