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Postpartum Depression (cont.)

Medical Author:
Julia Frank, MD
Medical Editor:
Suzanne R Trupin, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD

Outlook

Postpartum depression usually goes away during the months after delivery. Some women have symptoms for months or years.

If untreated, the illness can cause prolonged misery for the mother and her family.

  • It can hurt the mother-baby relationship.

  • It could even be dangerous if the mother considers hurting her child or herself.

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