What should i do if i think i have postpartum depression?

Talk to Doctor: If you are concerned about your mood it is important that you see your physician.

Call your physician: Contact a mental health professional with specialization/expertise in assessment and treatment of postpartum depression. You can contact postpartum support, international at www.Postpartum.Net.

Get Medical Help: Call your doctor. Check out postpartum support international for referrals and support groups: http://www.Postpartum.Net/get-help.Aspx.

Get checked: If you think you could be having post-partum depression then you should get checked. It is even more important to get checked immediately if you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or others, especially your baby.

Get eval: See you provider, child's pediatrician, ask for help and to get a referral for a mental health counseling. . Try to share the responsibilities with your significant other. Also, try to not self-diagnose -- it's better to be evaluated to start treatment right away.

Call your physician: Contact a mental health professional with specialization/expertise in assessment and treatment of postpartum depression. You can contact postpartum support, international at www.Postpartum.Net.