Study: Dads Also Have Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

A recent study shows that fathers´ postpartum depressions are a real phenomenon and it is more common than previously assumed. Actually, approximately 10% of men get prenatal or postpartum depression, the study proved.

Researches conducted earlier said it was 5%. Matthew, 35, is only one example. He reported daydreaming and intense feelings after the birth of his child. Even though he sought treatment, he could not describe these feelings.

Lead author of the study James Paulson says that fathers´ depression is often linked to mothers´ depression and is likely to have negative impacts on the child. It is also shown that the rate in the US is higher than in other countries.

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