Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding-Friendly Treatments

More women develop postpartum depression each year than strokes, diabetes and breast cancer. If you're a breastfeeding mom, what choices do you have when it comes to treatment? Are there non-medicinal options that can effectively treat the problem? What roles do Omega 3 fatty acids, exercise and bright light therapy play? Our panelists share what worked for them!

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Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding Friendly Treatments

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ROBIN KAPLAN: Approximately 15% of women suffer from postpartum depression each year and that is only what a self-reported. This number is higher than the amount of women who will get diabetes, suffer a stroke or get diagnose...

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