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When Should You See a Doctor About Mood Changes After Childbirth?
Stress and low mood are common after childbirth, but postpartum depression lasts longer and is more severe.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Published on January 5, 2024Having 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.
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.
U.S. Office on Women’s Health. (2023). Postpartum depression.
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