Post Partum Dads:
Men are also prone to postpartum depression as well as new mothers. Having a baby is a life-changing event for both the mother and the father. The experience of the pregnancy of their partners and the birth of their child is a stressful time. According to some studies approx. 1 in 4 new fathers have postpartum depression.

Warning signs include:

Irritability Aggressiveness Hostility Sadness Despair Difficulty interacting with the new baby Difficulty showing support to the mother

Without appropriate intervention, paternal depression can have long term and adverse implications for the family.

Screening and early intervention can protect the welfare of the entire family.