Julia had a baby 3 weeks ago. she has been feeling sad and inadequate as a mother, which has made caring for her newborn difficult. julia may be experiencing:

Maternal depression

Julia may be experiencing maternal depression.

Maternal depression involves series of health conditions that can affect women during pregnancy and until after one year of child birth. Types of maternal depression include; postpartum psychosis, postpartum and prenatal depression. Maternal depression can be caused as a result of hormonal changes, trauma, heredity, and life stresses. Symptoms of depression are; sadness, consistent fatigue, irregular sleeping patterns and feelings of hopelessness.