How to help someone with postpartum depression?

4 Tips for Supporting a Mom with Postpartum Depression Use care when criticizing. No relationship is perfect, and there are bound to be issues that need to be resolved between couples. Ignoring these problems is a recipe for disaster, but at the same time, talking to a person with PPD about their shortcomings can be exceedingly frustrating. read more

According to the American Psychological Association, it is estimated that 9-16 percent of women who have had a baby will experience postpartum depression. Of those, 41% will go on to have it again after subsequent babies. Which means chances are strong you or someone you know is struggling with postpartum depression or has dealt with it in the past. read more

Although, many women experience mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20 percent of women experience more serious symptoms, and need treatment and support for postpartum depression and other disorders. read more