1) Adjustment to all the new changes, new roles the family will play; this may cause many different emotions.

2) Postpartum blues: Occurs in some women in different degrees, as a temporary depression lasting usually 1 to 2 weeks after birth, and may be experienced in many different ways (being cranky, crying at commercials). Do not be afraid to talk out your feelings with someone, family, friend, or clinician. It often helps.

3) Cultural influences: Different cultures have different rituals they follow after mother has the baby.

4) Attachment: The process of interaction and bonding between mother and baby