3rd Trimester – week 35

Can Postpartum Depression Affect Both Parents?

Postpartum depression is often discussed in the context of new mothers, but fathers can experience it too. The pressures of lifestyle changes disrupt sleep, and the demands of a newborn can deeply affect both parents.

Signs may include:

  • Persistent sadness or anxiety
  • Loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
  • Excessive worry about the newborn, or even neglect