A Breastfeeding-Friendly Approach to Depression in New Mothers

Curriculum and Resource Guide for Health Care Providers

After completing this curriculum, health care providers will be able to:

Identify women who may be at risk for depression in the perinatal period.
Recognize the symptoms of depression and other mood disorders in pregnant and postpartum women.
Describe how postpartum mood disorders may impact breastfeeding.
Describe the causes of postpartum depression.
Provide information to mothers so they can weigh the risks and benefits of various treatment options for depression.
Work with mothers to preserve the breastfeeding relationship whenever possible.

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