Telephone delivery of interpersonal psychotherapy by certified nurse-midwives may help reduce symptoms of postpartum depression.

One in five women will experience postpartum depression (PPD) and are at risk for chronic major depression.1 Suicide accounts for 20% of postpartum deaths and is the second most common cause of mortality in postpartum women.2 PPD is associated with difficulties bonding with and nurturing one ' s newborn as well as long-term risks for children including impaired learning and …
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