16 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Starting Treatment for Postpartum Depression
Understanding your medication and how to take it may help improve your PPD treatment outcomes.
There are many medications available that can help with postpartum depression (PPD). If your doctor recommends one, it’s helpful to ask plenty of questions so you can feel confident in your treatment decision.
In this video, get ideas for questions to ask your doctor about medications for PPD, according to Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
- Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhDNaomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
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