Postpartum depression usually develops within four weeks of giving birth. Many people, including mothers, have a hard time understanding how a woman can feel depressed during these happy days. In fact, 50 to 80 percent of women experience mild adjustment problems (or postpartum blues) one to five days after giving birth. During these days, new mothers are prone to crying, feeling unusually tired and experiencing temporary emotional instability; however, this is normal and the symptoms will disappear quickly. However, postpartum depression is more serious. About 10% to 20% of mothers suffer from this disorder. He Sheng Geun, Department of Psychological Counseling, Guangzhou Xinhai Hospital