It seems that the stress of mothering, in addition to other life issues increases the risk. Some of these factors include: poverty, lack of support, history of abuse, history of severe premenstrual syndrome, changing from full-time career to full-time motherhood, teen motherhood and marital stress. Mothers who are depressed during pregnancy may continue to experience depression following the baby's birth. Women who have bi-polar disorder, previous psychotic illness or mental illness appear to have the highest risk for postpartum depression.

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