I am over-weight, does that mean I will develop depression?

Abstract

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health complication that can occur after childbirth with prevalence estimates ranging from 10 to 15% worldwide. PPD is characterised by the mother’s fear of failure to take care of her child, low mood, emotional ambivalence, and inability to experience pleasure, which are often presented with additional symptoms of major depressive disorders. Gestational Weight Gain (GWG) is a term used to describe the normal condition in which a pregnant female gains weight throughout her pregnancy period. While obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Obesity is usually measured using a Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a measure of body fat based on height and weight BMI of ≤ 18, underweight 20-25, normal 25-30 overweight over 30 is obese The aim of this study is to study the relationship between Gestational Weight Gain and the risk of developing Post-Partum Depression.. Hypothesis: the higher the gestational weight gain levels the higher are the chances of developing post partum depression.