Up to 85% of mothers experience a mood disorder, ranging from baby blues to postpartum psychosis.
10-15% of moms per year experience postpartum depression. About a million moms per year in the US. Many have invasive thoughts of harming baby.
1-2 of every 1000 deliveries. Moms have a psychotic breakdown which can include hallucinations, suicide and homicide attempts. Many have preexisting bipolar disorder.