Many women who experience depression during postpartum go untreated. They feel guilty about these feelings and don’t let others know, or think it is normal and don’t want to make a fuss.

The exact numbers of women who suffer with depression during postpartum are unknown, since tracking the incidence is difficult. Researchers believe that this is a common complication during and after a pregnancy for some women.

If you have any of these symptoms, tell your doctor. He or she will be able to give you something so you can function through this time and so you will feel better.

Some symptoms of postpartum depression include:

- Insomnia

- Constant fatigue

- Sever mood swings

- Loss of sexual interest

- Trouble concentrating

- Excessive worry over the baby

Researchers believe that the immense changes in the hormone levels of a woman may lead to depression, much like minute changes during a menstrual cycle can lead to emotional upheaval and mood swings.

Another cause of depression during postpartum could be that there is a drop in the thyroid hormone after the delivery of a baby. Located in the neck, the thyroid glad is responsible for metabolism regulation.

Since early intervention and treatment can result in a quicker recovery with less emotional pain for the couple, women, their husbands, family, friends and physicians need to be aware of the potential development of this condition so treatment begins as soon as possible.