What Is Postpartum Depression?
8. Prevention
It is not possible to completely prevent postpartum depression from happening. However, steps can be taken to help prevent the condition from having too much of an impact on the patient and others. If somebody has a history of depression then they should let a doctor known if/when they become pregnant.
You can be monitored for signs of depression throughout the pregnancy, while you can also be monitored after the baby is born. Catching the condition as early as possible will help to make any treatment easier and more effective. This can help to prevent the patient from experiencing some of the more severe symptoms.
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