Postpartum depression, the bane of 19 percent of new mothers, may be more easily identified through a simple blood test, according to researchers. Women at risk for postpartum depression—which can occur within the first year after birth–could pinpoint those women who are prone to the condition, possibly averting the mental health condition altogether.
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