Postnatal Depression: Support After Childbirth

At the Marion Gluck Clinic we often see patients who feel that they are suffering from postnatal depression and first go to their GP who will diagnose them. Subsequently many are put on antidepressant medication, which often doesn’t work. As postnatal depression occurs during times of hormonal change, the symptoms can therefore be treated by balancing the woman’s hormones with hormones tailored to their specific needs. By introducing bioidentical hormones, which are identical to the naturally occurring hormones in the body, this can successfully result in a positive mood, increased energy and vitality, and reduced anxiety, thereby treating the postnatal depression and allowing the woman to throw herself fully into the joys of motherhood. In addition to treatment with bioidentical hormones, other strategies in the form of sports and exercise may be recommended as they can reduce symptoms of depression.