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Post-Partum Depression
Alternate Names : Depression - Postpartum
Post-Partum Depression Treatment
The treatment for depression after birth often includes medication, therapy, or a combination of both. Fortunately, several anti-depressant medications may be given to breast-feeding mothers.
Once depression is diagnosed, the woman will need to be followed closely for at least six months.
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• Definition
• Post-Partum Depression Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Post-Partum Depression Symptoms & Signs
• Post-Partum Depression Prevention
• Post-Partum Depression Diagnosis & Tests
• Post-Partum Depression Treatment
• Post-Partum Depression Prognosis
• Post-Partum Depression Complications
• Post-Partum Depression Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 11/23/2003
Reviewed By : John Goldenring, M.D., MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, and Angela Smyth, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Reviews provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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