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Post-partum depression

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Depression - postpartum


Prevention

Having good social support from family, friends, and co-workers probably helps to reduce the seriousness of post-partum depression, but may not prevent it.

Screening questionnaires may help with early detection of depression or risks for depression.


Review Date: 01/23/2007
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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