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A member asked:

Does having manic depression, put you at a higher risk of post partum depression? how soon can ppd start?

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Absolutely!: Women with bipolar disorder are at very high risk for postpartum depression. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later, by definition. The research indicates that anywhere from half to two-thirds of women with bipolar i or ii disorder may face severe depression in the months after delivery.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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