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Depression (postpartum)

Depression (postpartum)

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Is a type of:

Depression • Pregnancy complications

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Baby / fetus

Other treatments

Behavior therapy
Counseling and therapy clinics

Tests

Urine drug screen
Complete blood count
Thyroid blood tests
Mood disorder questionnaire

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