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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Studies show that as many as 10 percent of fathers suffer from postpartum depression. This holds true particularly if the wife or partner is already suffering from pregnancy-related depression.