Postpartum mental health after Hurricane Katrina: A cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Natural disaster is often a cause of psychopathology, and women are vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Depression is also common after a woman gives birth. However, no research has addressed postpartu...

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Main Authors: Harville Emily W, Xiong Xu, Pridjian Gabriella, Elkind-Hirsch Karen, Buekens Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/9/21