A member asked:

Will my postpartum care involve any medications? what are the chances that i will be prescribed medications for my postpartum care?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Post-partum depressi: Is a form of mild to moderate depression that occurs within 1 month after delivery & can last up to 6 months. Usual causes are past history of depression, hormonal factors, genetic factors, complications during pregnancy, or social factors . Prognosis is good with treatment.

Answered 3/18/2013

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