Some treatment options include: Counseling, increasing family/social support, taking medications such as hormone therapy, thyroid supplements, antidepressants or anti-anxiety prescriptions, and nutritional assessment.

It is very important to find practitioners who have experience and success in working with women during postpartum, so that they will have an understanding of what you are experiencing and what will help you to feel better.

National Doula Association of Postpartum Care
1-800-45Doula

Depression After Delivery
1-800-944-4PPD
Referrals to support groups and counselors.

Postpartum Support International
805- 967-7636
Information on PPD and treatment.

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