Man Who Lost Wife Warns Others About Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is sometimes called baby blues. About 20 percent of all mothers get it within months of giving birth. But it's far from normal, and it can turn deadly if left untreated.

Typical postpartum depression symptoms include uncontrollable crying, feeling helpless about the future, not being able to enjoy your baby, feeling horrible about yourself.

Michael Spangler lost his wife to suicide brought on by postpartum depression three years ago.

He's turned his sorrow into support, telling others about the dangers of postpartum depression.

"No matter how strong how wonderful a woman she is this is the most challenging thing any woman does in her life. I don't want anybody else to lose their dreams," said Spangler.

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