Pregnancy and childbirth .. Depression and mental confusion Schizophrenia Short-term due to hormonal changes at the time of birth and other factors such as stress and exhaustion at the time of birth

There is no indication that pregnant women are more susceptible to mental illness, but birth itself may cause some psychological conditions from depression, mental confusion, and even a form of short-term schizophrenia.

These may begin for the first time, days after birth.

It is not known exactly why the birth of some mental illness, but it is suggested that there is an important role of hormonal fluctuations at the time of birth, in addition to other factors such as stress and exhaustion at the time of birth, as well as psychological and social difficulties that may accompany the reception of the new baby, especially the mother who lacks practical experience in Care for her child, or who do not receive the support, assistance and social support that is sufficient for the family.