Postpartum Depression

Everything you need to know about postpartum depression from the risk factors to treatment options.

© Brenda Lane

Jan 27, 2007
Help for postpartum depression, Stefan Proll
If you think you might have postpartum depression or you might be at risk for developing it, here is the latest information on symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Postpartum Depression RIsk Factors

Are you at risk for postpartum depression? What are some of the factors that can put you at greater risk for getting PPD? FInd out more.

Causes of Postpartum Depression

Experts have many theories about what may cause postpartum depression from hormones to a lack of postpartum support. What are some of the suggested reasons for why postpartum depression occurs?

Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Are you crying a lot in the first few weeks after your baby was born? Have you felt like you are not a good mother? Learn if some of these symptoms of postpartum depression describe you.

Postpartum Depression Self Test

This is an easy quiz designed to identify possible postpartum depression based on the Edinburgh Scale. Take the quiz and use the simple scoring system to find out if you might have postpartum depression.

Help for Postpartum Depression

Most commonly mothers are treated with anti-depressants for postpartum depression. Yet new research shows that there are several new alternative treatments available. Find out more about the latest in postpartum depression treatment!

Be sure to ask any questions you might have about PPD on the forum!


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