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What Is Postpartum Depression? Signs, Causes, and Treatment Explained
Postpartum depression affects 1 in 8 new mothers in the U.S. A prescriber explains the difference from baby blues, what causes PPD, and which treatments are safe while breastfeeding.
June 24, 2026Postpartum DepressionPPD SignsBaby Blues vs PPDPostpartum TreatmentBreastfeeding and Antidepressants
Life StagesJune 23, 2026
Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues: How to Tell Them Apart
Up to 80% of new mothers experience baby blues. Here is how a prescriber distinguishes them from postpartum depression, what screening tools are used, and what changes when treatment is needed.
Baby Blues vs PPDPostpartum DepressionPPD DiagnosisPerinatal Mood DisordersPostpartum Anxiety
Life StagesJune 22, 2026
Postpartum Depression: How Long Does It Last?
PPD can last weeks or years depending on when treatment starts. Here is what the clinical evidence says about recovery timelines and what actually shortens them.
Postpartum DepressionPPD RecoveryPerinatal Mental HealthBaby BluesMaternal Mental Health