RT Journal A1 Stevens LM, Lynm C, Glass RM T1 POstpartum depression JF JAMA JO JAMA YR 2010 FD October 20 VO 304 IS 15 SP 1736 OP 1736 DO 10.1001/jama.304.15.1736 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.304.15.1736 AB Having a baby can be a joyous occasion, but being a new mother can also be stressful and difficult. Taking time to adjust to the demands and changes that come with parenting is normal, but about 13% of pregnant women and new mothers feel depressed and have related symptoms. When this occurs following childbirth, it is called postpartum depression . The October 20, 2010, issue of JAMA includes an article reporting that fish oil capsules taken during pregnancy did not result in lower levels of postpartum depression. This Patient Page is based on one previously published in the February 13, 2002, issue of JAMA.