Postpartum Depression
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Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can appear in the weeks or months after a baby is born, and it goes beyond the passing sadness that many people experience after childbirth.
Common symptoms: It can present with deep sadness, crying with no apparent cause, anxiety, extreme fatigue, difficulty bonding with the baby, changes in sleep, and feelings of guilt or inadequacy.
When to see a doctor? It is important to seek care when these symptoms persist, intensify, or make it difficult to care for oneself and the newborn.
Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist and the psychologist are the professionals who usually support this process. Talking openly with a mental health specialist allows you to receive timely support during this stage.
Data on 2,469 doctors who treat postpartum depression
Which specialist treats postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression should be treated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst or an educational psychologist; a general practitioner can also do the initial assessment. You can book with the right specialist if after giving birth you feel intense sadness, anxiety, or trouble bonding with your baby. Seeking help early benefits both mother and baby.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in postpartum depression
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Frequently asked questions
What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can appear in the weeks or months after a baby is born, and it goes beyond the passing sadness that many people experience after childbirth.
Which doctor treats postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression should be treated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst or an educational psychologist; a general practitioner can also do the initial assessment. You can book with the right specialist if after giving birth you feel intense sadness, anxiety, or trouble bonding with your baby. Seeking help early benefits both mother and baby.