Postpartum mental illness is a common problem that affects a mother’s ability to function, her interactions with her baby, and the well-being of families. Ontario researchers calculated the rate of postpartum mental health visits to primary care doctors and psychiatrists during the first nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic and compared these against expected rates based on patterns before the pandemic.
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