Indeed, the postpartum distress manifestation is different between mothers and fathers, principal paternal PPD symptoms, unlike female clinical picture, are angers attacks, affective rigidity, self - criticism, exhaustion, alcohol and drug abuse.14 Men can present also somatic symptoms like indigestion, increased or decreased appetite, weight gain, diarrhea or constipation, headache, toothache, nausea and insomnia.13 Furthermore, the paternal PPD could begin
over the first year postpartum, later than maternal one.8