Like women, many men too are susceptible to a dip in their mood following childbirth. According to a study, 62 percent of fathers felt depressed at some time during the first four months of the birth of their baby. While there are a number of responsible factors, what most men require at this time is support and encouragement to share their concerns. Click here to learn more about men's postpartum blues.
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