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3 Risks of Untreated Postpartum Depression
Treatment for PPD may help prevent long-term effects for you and your newborn.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Published on January 4, 2024Some people try to “power through” mental health symptoms, such as those caused by postpartum depression (PPD). Without treatment, there can be serious risks, both for you and your newborn.
In this video, learn the ways that untreated PPD can affect the well-being of the parent and child, according to Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhDNaomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
References
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2021). Postpartum depression.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2023). FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression.
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