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Depression
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Depression is a mood disorder that affects approximately 1 in 4 women at sometime in their lives. Sometimes, a woman was being treated for depression prior to her pregnancy. Sometimes, a woman can develop depression during her pregnancy. Depression can lead to poor eating habits, drinking, smoking and suicidal thoughts which can all lead to low birth weight and developmental problems in the baby. It is important to seek treatment from a health care professional if you are having any symptoms of depression. Updated: 01.17.12
