Having a child is a big life change, and the body goes through many hormonal changes after delivery. This can naturally cause some mild mood changes for a few days. So when are mood changes considered postpartum depression (PPD)?
In this video, learn the difference between “baby blues” and PPD, and when to see a 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
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2021). Postpartum depression.
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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