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Can you get postpartum depression as far out as 24 months after having your baby?

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Possibly: It's possible to get depression 24 months after having a baby but most people wouldn't call it postpartum depression and would just label it as depression. I would recommend talking to your doctor about this.

Answered 9/18/2013

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Occurs earlier: Most often PPD present in the first 3-4 months, but can occur anytime in the first postpartum year. Likely at 24 months, it would be diagnosed as a depression but not postpartum. However, with that said, there are exceptions.. Such as a case in which if you have been breastfeeding and then suddenly wean at 24 months and symptoms of PPD present. In that case, i would probably call it ppd.

Answered 6/20/2015

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Depression: You can get depression at any point, but probably not labelled postpartum after 2 yrs

Answered 11/27/2017

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Maybe: Most importantly, if you are having symptoms of depression, you must be seen and properly evaluated. Please do not take chances. Good luck.

Answered 9/28/2016

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