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Major depression in pregnancy: Major depression in pregnancy is an illness characterised by unremitting feelings of sadness, hopelessness, tearfulness and loss of motivation, together with sleep difficulties and appetite changes. See detailed information below for a list of 17 causes of Major depression in pregnancy, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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