US Medical Term · maternity
Postpartum Depression
Depresión posparto
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Postpartum Depression |
| Spanish (Español) | Depresión posparto |
| Chinese (中文) | 產後抑鬱症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 산후 우울증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Trầm cảm sau sinh |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Postpartum depression |
| Portuguese (Português) | Depressão pós-parto |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ภาวะซึมเศร้าหลังคลอด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 産後うつ病 |
What it means
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that can affect people after childbirth, going beyond the typical "baby blues" that resolve within two weeks. Symptoms include persistent sadness, feeling disconnected from your baby, crying spells, irritability, anxiety, sleep problems, and thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. PPD affects about 1 in 7 mothers and is not a sign of weakness or bad parenting. It is treatable with therapy, medication (including antidepressants safe during breastfeeding), and support groups. Your provider will screen for PPD at postpartum visits. Tell your provider right away if you are having any thoughts of harm.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I've been feeling very sad and disconnected since the birth — could this be postpartum depression?
Me he sentido muy triste y desconectada desde el parto — ¿podría ser depresión posparto?
Can I take antidepressants for postpartum depression while breastfeeding?
¿Puedo tomar antidepresivos para la depresión posparto mientras amamanto?
How do I tell the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression?
¿Cómo distingo entre la tristeza posparto normal y la depresión posparto?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
F53 Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classifiedRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026