Multiple options are available for treating PPD: Support groups, counseling, and/or medication.
* Talk therapy helped me!
* "Some scientists feel that breast feeding may be protective against postpartum depression in certain women" (Brizendine, 2006, p. 183). Breastfeeding increases serotonin and oxytocin in the brain (Brizendine, 2006). Oxytocin has the reputation as being the "feel good" or "love hormone" because it increases bonding and social motivation (Hockenbury, Hockenbury, Nolan, 2016).
* On the flip slide, one research study found that some people respond to oxytocin with increased social anxiety and less feelings of attachment (Bartz et al., 2011). This may be a cause of PPD for some women?