Symptoms of postpartum depression can present themselves differently in men than in women.
, about 1 in 8 women nationally experience some symptoms of postpartum depression. The constant night wakings, shift in family dynamic, and adjustment to new roles in the home is enough to stress anyone out. And dads are often overlooked when these emotional changes are discussed. But paternalWith the ongoing pandemic, dads are being faced with the realities of everyday life in the same ways moms are. Dads are spendingand some have taken on the roles of caregiver as moms return to work.
Research also states that men who have a history of depression as well as have partners experiencing postpartum symptoms are more likely to experience postpartum depression.report in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 10 percent of men worldwide showed signs of depression beginning in pregnancy, from the first trimester all the way through six months after the baby was born. The number jumped to 26 percent during the three- to six-month period after the baby’s arrival. Afound that depression among new dads increases by 68 percent during the first five years of a baby’s life.
Studies surrounding male postpartum depression have proven to be inconsistent for a number of reasons. Mainly, men are less likely to admit when they’re upset or experiencing symptoms of depression. This could be due to societal views of “manliness” and how men are supposed to deal with their emotions. On the other hand, depression is less recognized in men because it usually manifests in the symptoms mentioned above and not the typical “sadness.