Tuesday 21 April 2009

Multiple births 'more likely to trigger depression'

Mental Health Foundation
Mothers of twins or triplets could be more likely to suffer postnatal depression than other new mums, a poll out today suggests.
A survey of more than 1,000 mothers who had a multiple birth found 17% had experienced postnatal depression, while a further 18% said they were "not sure" if they had.
According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, around one in 10 new mothers will develop postnatal depression, which can include feelings of helplessness or being over-anxious about the baby.

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