Teaching mothers skills such as controlling the baby’s crying often reduces depressive symptoms during the first 2 to 4 months after delivery.
If your symptoms can’t be controlled with counseling or medicine, and you are thinking about hurting yourself or your baby, then your doctor may consider admitting you to the hospital.
Follow the recommendations of your doctor. If he or she prescribes medication and/or counseling, be sure to follow through.
If you are given medication, take it as directed. Do not stop taking your medication until you have consulted with you doctor.



