Sheila gave birth to a healthy baby boy two months ago. Today (like most days), she is sobbing uncontrollably and feeling irritable, resentful, and depressed. Her husband has no idea what is going on. He consults with the family doctor, who would most likely tell him that Sheila is suffering from _____ depression.

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Sheila's symptoms are typical of postpartum depression, which can occur anytime in the first year after giving birth. Prenatal depression occurs during pregnancy, perinatal depression occurs during pregnancy or within the first year after giving birth, and neonatal depression refers to a baby experiencing depression.

Sheila Gave Birth to a Healthy Baby Boy Two Months