Postpartum Depression: An Overview
Postpartum depression affects approximately 10 percent of new mothers, according to the Mayo Clinic. Postpartum depression should not be confused with the "baby blues," a period of anxiety and depression that affects many women... Read More
Postpartum Depression Articles
When to See a Doctor
While women may shy away from seeking postpartum depression help, there’s no reason to suffer from the illness.
Diagnosing Postpartum Depression
Symptoms of postpartum depression, while debilitating, may not be obvious to doctors.
What to Do if You Have Postpartum Depression
In addition to medical treatment, there are self-help strategies women can use for postpartum depression.
Treatments for Postpartum Depression
Therapy and depression medications are often used in conjunction to treat postpartum depression.
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression symptoms are essentially the same symptoms of clinical depression.
The Biology of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is likely due to sudden changes in the levels of hormones after pregnancy.