When was post partum depression first diagnosed?

Postpartum depressio: In 700 bc hippocrates wrote about women suffering from emotional difficulties during their postpartum period, but it was not until the 1850s that medical professionals first recognized postpartum depression as a disorder. During the 19th century when women experienced depression, many did not divulge their symptoms and those who did were often diagnosed as “neurotic.".

700bc: In 700bc hippocrates discussed depressive symptoms following birth. It was not until 1850 that post-partum depression was recognized as a medical disorder.