Depression, Postpartum

**Definition:** Depression in POSTPARTUM WOMEN, usually within four weeks after giving birth (PARTURITION). The degree of depression ranges from mild transient depression to neurotic or psychotic depressive disorders. (From DSM-IV, p386)

**Tree numbers:** - C12.050.703.844.253 - F03.600.300.350

**Synonyms:** - Postpartum Depression - Post-Natal Depression - Post-Partum Depression - Postnatal Depression