Approximately one in nine mothers experience postpartum depression.
Postpartum depression differs from baby blues in regard to its length and intensity.
The condition is serious yet treatable and those experiencing it should seek help immediately.
Fortunately, Trump did.
“Look, I consider myself a very hard-charging person,” Trump said.
“I’m ambitious, I’m passionate, I’m driven.
But this is something that affects parents all over the country.”
I’m a bad mom.
I’m not trying hard enough.
I’m not cut out for this.'"
Treatment typically consists of psychotherapy and medications like antidepressants.
Contacting your primary care provider or OBGYN is a great place to start when seeking help.
They can refer you to therapists if need be, and possibly introduce medication too.
“Look, you would get help for any other medical problem, right?”
New York-based psychiatrist Sue Varma, MD, toldABC News.
“And postpartum depression is a medical problem and should be treated like one.”
Trump is ultimately grateful for her experience as a mother, even if it was difficult at first.
Coming out of postpartum depression enabled her to see better days ahead.
