Let’s focus on Dads for a moment. Dads’ emotional wellness can often go unchecked since the focus is on the health of mom and the new baby. Considering that 10-20 percent of men experience a perinatal mood disorder in the postpartum period, it’s clear dads need support too! Hormonal Changes No, we aren’t talking hormonal changes in women. Men’s hormones can also fluctuate during the postpartum period. And yes, you read that correctly. My jaw hit the floor also. Get this: Test