Personal or family history of depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety or panic disorder, bipolar disorder or any other emotional illness including pregnancy can increase chances of PMAD.
- History of severe Premenstrual Syndrome
- Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy
- Thyroid disease or other chronic illness
- Lack of support from family or friends
- High level of physical or emotional stress
- History of sexual, physical, verbal or emotional abuse
- Pregnancy complications and/or a traumatic delivery
- History of infertility
- Chronic sleep deprivation
- Abrupt weaning from breast-feeding
- History of miscarriages or other pregnancy losses
