There’s no doubt a baby brings about a huge change in the lives of the parents. The gurgling bundle of joy necessitates an adjustment in the lifestyle of the parents, coupled with sleep deprivation. Every couple goes through this period and for some, it remains largely stress-free and temporary. There are the typical ‘baby blues’ that a mother goes through that usually lasts 2 to 3 days, wherein she may feel teary, anxious and even moody. But an increasing number of women are experiencing extended periods of the ‘baby blues’ phenomenon also called postpartum depression.