Postpartum mental health after Hurricane Katrina: A cohort study

• Main Authors: Harville Emily W (Author), Xiong Xu (Author), Pridjian Gabriella (Author), Elkind-Hirsch Karen (Author), Buekens Pierre (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...