Bringing up symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) to your doctor can be intimidating, especially if you don’t have previous experience with mental health disorders. Remember — PPD is very common, and it doesn’t say anything about your value as a parent.
In this video, learn tips for starting a conversation about PPD with your doctor, according to Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
References
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Kleiman, K. (2018). How to talk to your doctor about postpartum depression. Seleni.
Mughal, S., et al. (2022). Postpartum depression. StatPearls.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2023). FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression.
U.S. Office on Women’s Health. (2023). Postpartum depression.
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