Nearly 10% of women experience depression during pregnancy, while 12-15% of women will experience postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is the most common complication women have after giving birth. There are many different treatments for depression during pregnancy and for postpartum depression.

For more information on postpartum depression and depression during pregnancy, please visit:

• Postpartum Support Group of the Greater Ann Arbor Area: FREE services, call 734.418.2683
• University of Michigan Depression Center, 734.763.7495
• Postpartum Support International

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