Pregnancy and childbirth
Postpartum Depression Traced To Pain During Childbirth

Could there be a direct link between pain during childbirth and postpartum depression? A new study says yes. While postpartum depression occurs for a variety of reasons, not many studies have tried to link pain during childbirth with the incidence of postpartum depression. A recent study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia says a link exists.