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Will weaning help my post-partum depression?

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It may or may not: Post partum depression is definitley made worse with sleep deprivation, lack of sun exposure, lack of family support, isolation, etc.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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