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Information for FamiliesDid you know?

  • One woman out of 10 experiences depression during pregnancy.
  • One woman out of 8 experiences depression after the birth of a baby.

Support from family and friends is extremely important. Pregnancy-related depression is an illness that affects the entire family. If you are a family member supporting a woman with depressive symptoms, please do what you can to stay in the loop so you are advised of her treatment and progress.

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