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What is the difference between depression and post partum depression other than one happens after delivery? is that the only difference?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Variable: yes can be similar symptoms and treatments. Need to solve history and exact symptoms. Other history??

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/26/2014

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