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How prevalent is PPD? • 11-20% of women that give birth each year end up developing symptoms for PPD. • PPD is so prevalent that it surpasses the amount of other illnesses such as tuberculosis, leukemia, and multiple sclerosis, just to name a few. [1] • Poverty-stricken areas tend to have a higher rate of PPD. The rates soar as high as 25%. • For example, if 15% out of 16 million women in America develop PPD, that would result in 900,000 women each year. Symptoms: • Feelings of numbness and being disconnected from your baby. [2] • Trouble sleeping while your baby is asleep. • Negative thoughts regarding the baby. Afraid that something bad is going to happen to their child. • Worrying that you will endanger the life of your own aby. • Feeling
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