Birth of boys increases the risk of postpartum depression in mothers

Birth of a boy to increase the chance of severe postnatal depression in mothers, the researchers found. French researchers conducted a study in which 181 women participated, which recently became a mother. It was found that 9% of them from a severe form of postpartum depression, of which three quarters women who gave birth, the boys were exposed. Researchers have suggested that not serve serious relationships with men at a young age as one of the factors of depression for some. According to the British expert is a very interesting discovery, although it may statistical oddity. Postpartum depression - a common phenomenon in just given birth mothers. The latest study, researchers found from the University of Nancy, that one third of women who give birth suffer from depression. However, evidence that the birth of a boy increases the risk of depression was very unexpected. Researchers found women who. Participated in the study, information about their health, including physical, mental and emotional state The researchers, led by Professor Claude de Tychey found that of 17 women with severe postpartum depression - 13 is the boy's mother. Dr Cosmo Hallstrom nevertheless believes the Royal College of Psychiatrists, that due to the very small number of women with major depression who participated in the study, it is impossible to draw accurate conclusions. It is therefore necessary to conduct an extensive research for an accurate and comprehensive results.