Postpartum depression typically develops within two weeks after childbirth, and its symptoms are most pronounced between 4 to 6 weeks postpartum. During this period, the new mother may exhibit a very depressed mood, feel quite despondent, and appear emotionally detached. She may be unwilling to communicate with others, and may even experience estrangement from her own husband. Some affected women may also show a lack of confidence in life and family matters, decreased initiative, express a weariness of life, show slow reactions in daily activities, and have difficulty concentrating. Additionally, there is a noticeable decrease in both appetite and sexual desire.