How Can You Prevent PPD?

Postpartum depression (PPD) is alarmingly common in women. An estimated 15% of women experience PPD anywhere from a few days to a year after childbirth. Many expectant mothers are more than aware of this reality, and many wonder if there’s anything they can do to prevent it.

When it comes to mental health, it’s hard to identify a specific prevention measure that will ensure you don’t experience depression at some future place and time. However, there are some things that women who experience PPD have had in common.