New study shows number of new moms living with postpartum depression doubled nationally over last decade

Here in Colorado, Dr. Jennifer Harnett Adams with HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s , said the numbers hover right around 10-12% and have stayed that way since 2016. However, the state has been tracking a spike in the number of new parents saying they are dealing with anxiety. Dr. Adams said the kind of anxiety that stops Coloradans from leaving their homes or checking on their babies jumped to 30%.

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