Men’s Baby Blues

  Men’s Baby Blues

We know that many women suffer from depression after giving birth. But now research shows that men may also suffer from depression after becoming a father.

While mothers often suffer from postnatal depression due to hormonal changes, for men, depression can be caused by stress, which can begin even before the baby’s birth.

Researchers from the University of Auckland in New Zealand surveyed over 3,500 men and found that 2.3% experienced depressive symptoms before the birth. However, this figure rose to 4.3% nine months after the birth.

The researchers behind the study found that just like women, men can experience biological and hormonal changes, which could lead to depression.