Condition

Postpartum Depression

Depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after childbirth that is stronger and lasts longer than the brief baby blues.

Also called: perinatal depression, postpartum anxiety, baby blues

Who Can Help with Postpartum Depression?

Psychiatrists
A physician who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Psychiatrists can prescribe medicine.
OB-GYNs
A physician who provides care for pregnancy and childbirth and for women's reproductive health, including exams, birth control and menopause care.
Psychologists
A doctoral-level mental health professional who provides talk therapy and psychological testing for conditions such as anxiety, depression and trauma.
Counselors
A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems.
Midwives
A trained provider who cares for women during pregnancy, birth and after delivery. Certified nurse midwives also provide gynecology care.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
A nurse practitioner trained in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy and prescribe psychiatric medicine.
Doulas
A trained support person who provides emotional and physical comfort during pregnancy, labor and the weeks after birth.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about postpartum depression and what is right for you.