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Post-partum depression - Prevention

Alternative Names

Depression - postpartum

Prevention:

Having good social support from family, friends, and co-workers probably helps to reduce the seriousness of post-partum depression, but may not prevent it.

Screening questionnaires may help with early detection of depression or risks for depression.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/23/2007
  • Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.