RESUMO
⢠Postpartum depression (PPD) is a debilitating mental disorder which affects 13% of females, usually after giving birth. ⢠Predisposing factors increase the possibility of mothers acquiring PPD, some of which include lack of support, prior PPD, a history of mood changes with menstrual cycles or oral contraceptives, a family history and mental illness. ⢠This illness can have long-term effects on a child causing the behavioural, cognitive and academic development to be impaired. ⢠Currently, there are no screening techniques at the hospitals in Trinidad. Therefore, we have designed this study to assess the risk factors and concerns of PPD and to increase public awareness of PPD.