Abstract
Objective: To review how Postpartum Depression (PPD) can impact the quality of life of pregnant women, as well as that of infants. Bibliographic review: PPD is a condition that affects many women, causing sleep, intense irritability, a feeling of overload and excessive concern for the newborn. Clinical diagnosis is made using the criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DMS-IV). In addition, the practice of physical activities, cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacological treatment proved to be effective in reducing symptoms. Final considerations: It can be consider that genetic, hormonal and environmental factors are responsible for the appearance of the condition, which directly impact the quality of life of women, in addition to interfering in the mother-child relationship. Therefore, early diagnosis and proper treatment, when properly instructed, are necessary to alleviate the manifestations caused by the pathology, in order to promote an improvement in the mother's physical and psychological well-being so that she can offer comfort and care to the newborn.