gynecology and obstetrics
Postpartum Depression
Treatment of Postpartum Depression
Antidepressants Psychotherapy Treatment of postpartum depression includes Medications for Treatment of Depression and psychotherapy. If a woman has significant anxiety, she may be treated with anxiolytics. Women who have postpartum psychosis may need to be hospitalized, preferably in a supervised unit that allows the infant to remain with them. Treatment may be needed as well as antidepressants. 