Women's Health & Mental Health
Postpartum Depression — You Are Not Alone, and Help Is Here
If the weeks or months after having your baby have felt nothing like you expected — or like something is wrong with you — please know this: what you are feeling has a name, it has causes, and it responds to treatment. A licensed provider can help you start feeling like yourself again.
Start a Visit🚨 If you or your baby may be in immediate danger
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately if you may act on thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, have a plan or access to means, hear commands, feel detached from reality, are severely confused, or cannot maintain safety. Do not stay alone. Place your baby with a trusted adult or in a safe sleep space while help is being arranged. For suicidal thoughts without immediate danger, call or text 988. For free, confidential, 24/7 maternal mental-health support when you are overwhelmed but not in immediate danger, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
About postpartum depression
💜 This is not who you are. This is something that happened to you.
Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting a significant number of new mothers — estimates vary by population, but some sources cite approximately 1 in 8 new mothers. And yet the silence around it is profound. Many mothers suffer for weeks or months without saying anything, convinced that the way they feel is a reflection of who they are as a mother, or as a person.
It is not. Postpartum depression does not have one single cause. Hormonal and physical changes after delivery, sleep disruption, prior mental-health history, birth experiences, stress, relationships, level of support, and other medical or social factors may all contribute. None of these make PPD a personal failure. They are not signs that you do not love your baby.
The good news: postpartum depression is highly treatable. With the right support — whether that is medication, therapy, or both — most women experience significant improvement. Getting help is not a sign of weakness. It is the most important thing you can do for yourself and for your child.
Who can experience postpartum depression
PPD does not only affect first-time mothers. It can occur after any birth, including second and subsequent pregnancies — sometimes in people who had no symptoms after a previous delivery. It affects mothers regardless of age, background, income, relationship status, or how much they wanted or planned their pregnancy. Depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, and grief-related mental-health conditions can also occur after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss and deserve the same compassionate clinical attention. Non-birthing partners can also experience postpartum depression. You did nothing to cause this.
Understanding the postpartum spectrum
📋 Baby blues, PPD, postpartum anxiety — what is the difference?
Not all postpartum mood changes are the same, and understanding the differences helps you know what you are experiencing and what kind of support is most appropriate.
| Condition | What it feels like | When it occurs | Response |
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| Baby blues | Tearfulness, mood swings, irritability, fleeting sadness — often feels unpredictable and comes in waves | First 2 weeks after delivery; typically resolves on its own | Rest, support, monitoring. If symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks, seek evaluation. |
| Postpartum depression (PPD) | Persistent sadness, emptiness, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, feeling disconnected from your baby or yourself, difficulty functioning day to day | Can begin anytime in the first year postpartum, most commonly in the first 3 months | Clinical evaluation, medication and/or therapy. Responds well to treatment. |
| Postpartum anxiety (PPA) | Constant worry, racing thoughts, inability to relax, physical symptoms of anxiety (rapid heart rate, shortness of breath), dread that something bad will happen to the baby | Can occur alongside PPD or independently; similar timing | Clinical evaluation, therapy, and/or medication. Often occurs alongside PPD. |
| Postpartum OCD | Intrusive, unwanted thoughts — often disturbing thoughts about harm coming to the baby — that cause significant distress. Important: having these thoughts does not make someone dangerous. | Similar timing to PPD; often underdiagnosed | Clinical evaluation and therapy with a specialist in perinatal mental health. |
| Postpartum psychosis | Sudden confusion, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, severe agitation, rapidly shifting mood, unusually high energy, or inability to sleep without fatigue — a psychiatric emergency | Usually within the first 2 weeks postpartum, onset is sudden | This is a medical emergency. Call 911 or go to the nearest ER immediately. |
🚨 Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency
Postpartum psychosis may involve confusion, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, severe agitation, rapidly changing mood, unusually high energy, or going days without sleep while not feeling tired. It is rare but life-threatening and requires immediate emergency psychiatric care. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not leave the affected person alone with the baby. Place the baby with a trusted adult or in a safe sleep space while emergency help is being arranged. This is not something to monitor at home, and it is not something telehealth can address.
Recognizing postpartum depression
🔍 What PPD actually feels like
Postpartum depression does not always look like crying all the time. It can look like numbness. It can look like disconnection — going through the motions of caring for a baby without feeling much of anything. It can look like rage that surprises you. It can look like lying awake at night filled with dread even when the baby is sleeping. It can look like feeling like you made a terrible mistake. If any of these sound familiar, you are not a bad mother. You may have postpartum depression.
Common symptoms of postpartum depression:
- →Persistent sadness or emptiness — a low mood that does not lift, even in moments that should feel joyful
- →Loss of interest or pleasure — things that used to matter feel flat or pointless
- →Feeling disconnected from your baby — not feeling the bond you expected, or feeling like you are going through the motions
- →Excessive guilt or shame — feeling like you are failing, like you are not enough, like your baby would be better off without you
- →Difficulty concentrating or making decisions — brain fog, forgetfulness, feeling like you cannot hold a thought
- →Changes in sleep beyond newborn disruption — unable to sleep even when the baby sleeps, or sleeping excessively
- →Changes in appetite — not eating, or eating compulsively, beyond normal new-parent stress
- →Irritability or anger — snapping at a partner, feeling rage that feels disproportionate or out of character
- →Anxiety or panic — constant worry about the baby's safety, intrusive fears, or physical symptoms of anxiety
- →Withdrawing from family and friends — isolating, not returning calls or texts, feeling like a burden
- →Feeling like things will never get better — hopelessness about the future, feeling trapped
⚠️ Seek urgent care if you are experiencing:
Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, feeling like your baby or your family would be better off without you, hearing or seeing things that others do not, sudden confusion or disorientation, or feeling completely unable to care for yourself or your baby. These symptoms require urgent evaluation — please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), contact a trusted person immediately, or go to an emergency room. You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
A note about intrusive thoughts
Unwanted, frightening thoughts or mental images can occur with postpartum anxiety, OCD, or depression. These thoughts can be deeply distressing and are more common than most people realize. Having such a thought does not automatically mean you intend to act on it — but it is important to tell your provider so they can assess the nature of the thought, your safety, and what support is needed. Do not stay silent about these thoughts. Seek emergency help immediately if you feel you may act on a thought, believe the thought is true or necessary, hear commands, have a specific plan, or feel unable to keep yourself or your baby safe.
If any of this sounds like where you are right now, a licensed provider can help — privately, today.
Start a VisitHow online care can help
💻 Why telehealth is particularly well-suited for postpartum care
Asking for help with postpartum depression is hard enough. Getting in the car, finding childcare, and sitting in a waiting room makes it harder. Telehealth removes those barriers. You can speak with a licensed provider from your home — during a nap, after bedtime, or while someone else is with the baby.
Telehealth can provide a thorough, private clinical evaluation for many postpartum mental-health concerns. In-person or emergency assessment may be needed when symptoms are severe, the diagnosis is uncertain, physical or neurologic symptoms are present, or immediate safety intervention is required. For many new mothers, the decision to reach out is already the hardest step. We want the next step to be as easy as possible.
| What telehealth PPD care can do | What may need additional support |
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| Evaluate your symptoms with a validated screening tool (like the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) | In-person psychiatric evaluation for severe or complex presentations |
| Evaluate symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety, screen for related conditions, and determine whether primary-care treatment or specialist evaluation is appropriate | Postpartum psychosis — requires immediate emergency care |
| Prescribe selected medications for depression or anxiety when clinically appropriate | Intensive outpatient or inpatient psychiatric programs for those in crisis |
| Discuss medication safety with breastfeeding | Long-term therapy — your provider can refer you to the right specialist |
| Monitor response to treatment and adjust medication over time | Specialist evaluation for postpartum OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or psychosis |
| Connect you with therapy resources and perinatal mental health specialists |
- 🏠 You can attend from home. When possible, arrange for another trusted adult to care for the baby during the visit so you can speak privately and focus fully on the conversation — this is especially important during safety assessment. No travel or waiting room required.
- 🔒 Confidential care. Your visit is handled as confidential medical care under applicable privacy laws. As with all healthcare, there are limited exceptions when a provider believes someone is in immediate danger or when reporting is required by law. Your provider will explain these limits clearly.
- ⏰ Same-day appointments may be available. You should not have to wait weeks for a first appointment when you are struggling right now.
- 🩺 A real clinical evaluation. Your provider uses validated screening tools and takes a thorough history to understand the full picture of what you are experiencing.
Treatment options
💊 How postpartum depression is treated
Postpartum depression is treated effectively, and most women experience meaningful improvement with appropriate care. The right approach depends on the severity of your symptoms, your preferences, your support system, and whether you are breastfeeding. Your provider will discuss all of this with you and make individualized recommendations.
- 💊 Antidepressant medication — an effective option for appropriate patients SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants for postpartum depression and may be recommended when symptoms are moderate to severe, are significantly impairing functioning, or are not improving with therapy and support alone. They are generally well-tolerated. Sertraline and paroxetine are commonly considered among the preferred options during breastfeeding because infant exposure through breast milk is usually low — however, medication choice should still consider the mother's prior treatment response, the infant's age and health, other medications, and the need to monitor the infant for feeding difficulty, unusual sleepiness, irritability, or poor weight gain. Antidepressants typically take 2 to 4 weeks to begin showing effect — this is normal. Contact your provider promptly if you experience marked agitation, worsening anxiety, severe insomnia, new or worsening suicidal thoughts, unusual energy, racing thoughts, or impulsive behavior after starting or changing medication. Do not stop an antidepressant suddenly without guidance from your provider. Your provider will discuss expectations, side effects, and monitoring before prescribing.
- 🧠 Therapy — powerful alone and even more powerful alongside medication Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) are both evidence-based approaches specifically effective for postpartum depression. Therapy helps address the thought patterns, relationship dynamics, and life adjustments that contribute to and sustain PPD — things that medication alone does not reach. Many women benefit most from a combination of medication and therapy, particularly when therapy is provided by a therapist with perinatal mental health experience. Your provider can refer you to appropriate resources.
- 🌿 Brexanolone (Zulresso) and zuranolone (Zurzuvae) — newer options for PPD The FDA has approved two medications specifically indicated for postpartum depression — brexanolone and zuranolone — that work differently from traditional antidepressants by acting on GABA-related neurosteroid pathways involved in mood regulation. Brexanolone is administered as a continuous 60-hour IV infusion in a certified healthcare setting. Because it can cause excessive sedation or sudden loss of consciousness, it is available only through a restricted FDA safety (REMS) program and requires continuous monitoring throughout treatment. A responsible adult must be available to assist with infant care during the infusion period. Zuranolone is a 14-day oral treatment specifically approved for postpartum depression in adults. It carries an FDA boxed warning for impaired driving ability — patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 12 hours after each dose and may not accurately recognize their own impairment. Sedation, dizziness, and interactions with alcohol and other central nervous system depressants are also important considerations. Breastfeeding, pregnancy potential, reliable childcare support, and other medications must be reviewed before treatment. These medications are not managed through a standard telehealth visit but represent important advances in PPD-specific treatment. If you are interested in these options, your provider can discuss whether they may be appropriate and help coordinate access.
- 🤝 Support groups and peer support Connecting with other mothers who have experienced postpartum depression can be profoundly helpful — not as a replacement for treatment, but alongside it. Postpartum Support International (PSI) maintains a directory of support groups and a helpline (1-800-944-4773) staffed by volunteers who have personal experience with perinatal mood disorders. Your provider can also help connect you with local resources.
⚠️ Bipolar disorder screening before antidepressant treatment
Before recommending an antidepressant, your provider will ask about any personal or family history of bipolar disorder, prior episodes of unusually elevated or irritable mood, decreased need for sleep without fatigue, racing thoughts, impulsive behavior, or previous psychiatric hospitalization. This screening is important because antidepressants used without recognizing bipolar disorder can worsen mood instability. Warning signs of mania or postpartum psychosis — including going without sleep for days without feeling tired, extremely high energy or agitation, racing or pressured speech, paranoia, risky or impulsive behavior, or feeling unusually invincible or specially chosen — require urgent psychiatric evaluation, not routine telehealth prescribing.
A note on medication and breastfeeding
Many new mothers are reluctant to start antidepressants while breastfeeding. This is a common and understandable concern, and it is one your provider will take seriously. Sertraline and paroxetine are commonly considered among the preferred antidepressants during breastfeeding because infant exposure through breast milk is generally low. Infant monitoring and individualized assessment remain appropriate, particularly for premature, medically fragile, or very young infants. The risks of untreated postpartum depression — to you, your relationship with your baby, and your baby's development — are real and significant. Your provider will help you weigh these considerations together, without pressure, so you can make the decision that is right for you.
When to expect improvement
Antidepressants typically take 2 to 4 weeks before mood benefits become noticeable, with full effect often taking 6 to 8 weeks. Some people notice improved sleep or energy before mood lifts — this is a good sign, not a sign that the medication is not working on depression. If you are not noticing improvement after 4 to 6 weeks, your provider may adjust the dose or discuss switching medications. Therapy effects tend to build more gradually but can be lasting. Many people with PPD experience significant improvement and full recovery with appropriate treatment, though the timeline and duration of treatment vary.
Ready to take the first step? A licensed provider can evaluate your symptoms and discuss treatment options today.
Start a VisitWhat to expect
🗓️ Your visit — a safe space to say how you actually are
This visit is yours. You can share as much or as little as you are ready to. Your provider is not there to judge you, assess your parenting, or report on you — they are there to help you feel better. Here is what the visit typically looks like.
Medical conditions that can contribute to or mimic PPD
Depending on your symptoms and history, your provider may recommend physical evaluation or laboratory testing to assess for medical conditions that can worsen or mimic postpartum depression and anxiety — including thyroid dysfunction, anemia, infection, medication effects, or postpartum hypertension. Your provider may also ask about your birth experience, any trauma, and your home safety. If you are experiencing relationship violence, coercive control, or feel unsafe at home, please tell your provider privately — this is confidential information that affects your care, and they can connect you with appropriate resources.
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Share how you are feeling
Complete a short intake covering how you have been feeling, when symptoms started, how they are affecting your daily life, your delivery experience, your support system, and any medications you are already taking. There are no wrong answers. |
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Speak with your provider
A licensed provider listens to your full experience, may use a validated screening tool to assess severity, and asks about your history, preferences, and breastfeeding status. This is a real clinical conversation — you will not be rushed. |
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Get a personalized plan
Your provider explains what they believe you are experiencing, what treatment options are available, the benefits and considerations of each, and what to expect from recovery. If medication is appropriate, they discuss it fully before prescribing. |
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Follow up and adjust
PPD treatment is not one-and-done. Your provider will check in on your response to treatment, adjust if needed, and remain a clinical resource as you recover. Follow-up is easy to schedule through the same platform. |
What your provider will ask — and why it matters to be honest
Your provider will ask whether you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. Please answer honestly. This is not a question designed to get you in trouble or have your baby taken away. It is a clinical safety question that helps your provider understand the severity of what you are experiencing and make sure you have the right level of support. Most women with PPD — even those experiencing significant symptoms — are not in crisis. But if you are, honesty means you get the help you need.
Supporting your recovery
🌿 What helps alongside treatment
Treatment — medication, therapy, or both — is the foundation of PPD recovery. But there are things that support your treatment and your wellbeing alongside it. These are not substitutes for clinical care, and not all of them will be possible or relevant in your situation. Be gentle with yourself about that.
Ask for and accept help
- →Let people do concrete things — a meal, a load of laundry, sitting with the baby while you sleep. Accepting help is not weakness. It is how humans are designed to get through new parenthood.
- →Tell your partner or a trusted person how you are really doing. Isolation makes PPD worse. You do not have to protect everyone from knowing you are struggling.
- →If your partner is dismissing your symptoms or minimizing what you are going through, consider involving a supportive person only if doing so feels safe. If a partner controls your care, monitors your communications, or makes you feel unsafe, tell your provider privately — they can help connect you with confidential resources.
Sleep — as much as is possible
- →Sleep deprivation significantly worsens depression and anxiety. This is not trivial. If there is any way to create stretches of uninterrupted sleep — a partner taking a shift, a trusted family member, safe sleep support — prioritize it.
- →The advice to "sleep when the baby sleeps" is not always possible, but even one or two longer sleep stretches per day can meaningfully affect your mood and functioning.
Movement and getting outside
- →Light physical activity — even a short walk outside — has meaningful evidence behind it as a mood support. This is not about exercise for its own sake. It is about the combination of movement, natural light, and time outside that helps regulate mood.
- →Do not push yourself to exercise if you are not ready. A walk around the block is enough.
Connection with your baby — at your own pace
- →If you are not feeling the bond you expected with your baby, you are not alone and you have not done permanent damage. The bond often builds gradually, and treatment for PPD frequently helps it strengthen.
- →Skin-to-skin time, responding to your baby's cues, talking and singing — these things matter even when they do not feel natural yet. The relationship is being built even when it does not feel that way.
A gentle reminder about social media
Social media can worsen comparison, shame, or anxiety for some people with postpartum depression — while for others, supportive online communities offer connection and peer understanding. Notice how particular platforms or accounts affect you, and consider stepping back from content that consistently leaves you feeling worse about yourself. If curated images of motherhood are feeding shame, limiting that content is a reasonable and clinically supported choice.
⚠️ Contact your provider or seek urgent care if:
- Symptoms are getting significantly worse rather than better
- You are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
- You feel unable to care for yourself or your baby
- You are experiencing new symptoms — confusion, hallucinations, or very rapid mood changes
- You stopped medication without telling your provider and symptoms have returned
- You feel hopeless that things will ever improve — they will, with treatment, but you need support to get there
Care connected to your pharmacy
🏪 Your prescription. Your pharmacy. Same day.
When medication is appropriate, your provider may send a prescription electronically to the pharmacy you already use. Many commonly used antidepressants are available as generics. Cost, insurance coverage, availability, and pharmacy pricing vary — your provider or pharmacist can help identify the most affordable options for your situation.
- ✓When prescription treatment is appropriate, it may be sent electronically to your selected pharmacy
- ✓Many PPD medications are available as low-cost generics at most pharmacies
- ✓Home delivery available by request at many local pharmacies
- ✓No required memberships to access our telehealth services
- ✓If we cannot treat you online, you will not be charged
Frequently asked questions
❓ Questions about postpartum depression
The questions mothers most often ask — and are sometimes afraid to ask.
How do I know if what I have is baby blues or postpartum depression?
Baby blues are very common in the first one to two weeks after delivery and are characterized by mood swings, tearfulness, and emotional ups and downs that tend to come in waves and resolve on their own. Postpartum depression is more persistent, more pervasive, and more impairing — it does not resolve on its own within a couple of weeks, and it often includes symptoms like hopelessness, disconnection from your baby, difficulty functioning, or significant anxiety. If your symptoms have lasted more than two weeks, are getting worse rather than better, or are significantly affecting your ability to function and care for your baby, they are not baby blues and you deserve clinical support.
Is it safe to take antidepressants while breastfeeding?
Several antidepressants — particularly sertraline and paroxetine — have substantial evidence supporting their use while breastfeeding. These medications transfer to breast milk in very small amounts and have not been shown to cause harm in nursing infants in most circumstances. Your provider will review the specific medication, your breastfeeding situation, the infant's age and health, and the available evidence to make a recommendation that considers both your mental health and your baby's wellbeing. The risks of untreated postpartum depression — including its effects on bonding, your relationship, and your baby's development — are also real considerations. This is a decision to make together with your provider, not in isolation.
Will starting antidepressants mean I have to take them forever?
No. Antidepressants are usually continued for a meaningful period after symptoms have improved to reduce the risk of relapse. Duration depends on severity, prior episodes, recurrence risk, treatment response, and personal preference — some people need longer-term treatment, while others taper after a shorter course. Never stop or taper without a plan from your provider, as stopping abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms and increase relapse risk. This is a decision made collaboratively based on your full history.
I am afraid that if I tell a doctor how I really feel, someone will take my baby away. Is that true?
This fear is one of the most common reasons new mothers do not seek help, and it is important to address it directly. Seeking help for depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or difficulty bonding does not by itself mean that a report will be made or that a child will be removed. Providers focus on keeping families safe and connected to care. Reporting requirements depend on the specific safety circumstances and state law — your provider can explain confidentiality and its limits during the visit. Please do not let this fear prevent you from getting help. Getting help is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your baby.
I had PPD after my first baby. Will I get it again?
Having postpartum depression after one delivery does increase the likelihood of experiencing it again. A prior episode meaningfully increases the likelihood of recurrence in a future pregnancy. The good news: knowing this gives you and your care team the opportunity to plan proactively — monitoring more closely in the postpartum period, having a lower threshold for treatment, or potentially starting preventive support earlier. If you are currently pregnant and have a history of PPD, this is something to discuss with your OB or midwife now.
Can postpartum depression happen to fathers or partners?
Yes. Partners and co-parents can also develop depression or anxiety after a baby arrives. Their risk factors differ from those of the birthing parent — sleep deprivation, identity shifts, relationship changes, and role adjustment are key contributors — but the symptoms are similar: persistent low mood, irritability, withdrawal, and difficulty connecting. Their symptoms deserve evaluation and care too. A telehealth provider can evaluate and help.
I'm having thoughts about harming my baby that I didn't choose. Does that make me dangerous?
Unwanted, distressing intrusive thoughts can occur with postpartum OCD, anxiety, or depression and are far more common than most people realize. Having such a thought does not automatically mean you intend to act on it — but your provider should assess the nature of the thought and your safety. Please do not stay silent about these thoughts. Seek emergency help immediately if you feel you may act on a thought, believe the thought is true or necessary, hear commands, have a specific plan, or feel unable to keep yourself or your baby safe. Tell your provider what you are experiencing — it is treatable, and you should not have to carry it alone.
Is this visit HSA or FSA eligible?
Yes. MyPhysician360 consultations are HSA and FSA eligible. Your visit cost is reimbursable through your Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, making this accessible through your existing health benefits even without insurance.
Helpful resources
📚 Support and information for postpartum depression
You do not have to navigate this alone. These organizations offer peer support, information, and crisis resources specifically for perinatal mental health.
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🤝 Peer support & helpline Postpartum Support International — helpline, support groups, provider directory Postpartum Support International (PSI) Visit PSI — or call 1-800-944-4773 |
🚨 Crisis support 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential crisis support 24/7 SAMHSA / 988lifeline.org Call or text 988 |
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🤱 Maternal mental health hotline National Maternal Mental Health Hotline — free, confidential, 24/7 support for pregnant and postpartum people HRSA / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) |
📖 Clinical information Postpartum depression: symptoms, causes, and treatment American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Visit ACOG |
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💬 Text-based crisis support Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis support Crisis Text Line Visit CrisisTextLine.org |
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Medical disclaimer & sources: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Postpartum depression requires evaluation by a licensed provider. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call 988, text HOME to 741741, call 1-833-TLC-MAMA, or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency requiring immediate in-person care. Content informed by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Postpartum Support International, and current evidence-based guidelines for perinatal mental health. Medication decisions, including those related to breastfeeding, require individualized evaluation by a licensed provider. This page requires review by legal and compliance teams regarding confidentiality, mandated reporting, and telehealth mental health prescribing scope. A licensed MyPhysician360 provider will review your complete health history before prescribing any medication. MyPhysician360 services are available in most states. Services are not currently available in Mississippi or Alaska.