According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a widespread mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities that can affect all aspects of life. One of the most common types of depression in women worldwide is postpartum depression (PPD) [1]. The reported worldwide prevalence of postpartum depression varied widelybut with an overall prevalence of 17.7% [2] . The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM5) [3] defines postpartum depression as a depressive episode with moderate to severe intensity that usually begins four weeks after delivery and can last up to 12 months after childbirth. Postpartum depression is a painful condition in which the mothers may experience feelings of loneliness, anxiety, hopelessness and loss of control eventually leading to improper breast feeding, poor mother infant bonding, lower weight gain of infants leading to higher rates of underweight at 6 months of age, poor long-term cognitive development, higher rates of antisocial behavior and more frequent emotional problems among their children [4].