Postpartum Depression

Isolated & Overwhelmed

These are the two feelings described by new mothers suffering from Postpartum Depression (PPD). PPD is a significant mental health challenge affecting up to 20% of new mothers worldwide.1 This condition is a burden on women who should be enjoying the early days of motherhood. PPD can hinder maternal bonding and impede daily tasks, causing feelings of sadness, anxiety, and detachment in mothers.

What is it?

PPD is characterized as a Major Depressive episode with onset of symptoms:

1) During pregnancy or
2) Within the first 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum.

PPD can continue for several years after childbirth.1,2 Desperation, sadness, irritability, feelings of isolation, crying spells, nausea, and decrease libido or even thoughts of suicide are common signs of this form of Depression.3

If you or someone you know are having suicidal thoughts please call the IDHS Suicide and Crisis Line: dial 988.

Benefits of Immediate Treatment

If PPD goes undiagnosed or untreated it not only adds years of frustration to mothers, it also profoundly effects their spouses/partners, and affects emotional and cognitive development of infants and adolescents. Studies show that TMS treatments started upon the first signs and symptoms, can significantly improve PPD.4,5 See our How It Works page for details of how TMS effectively targets areas of brain causing Major Depression.

Research Backed Long Term Solution

TMS treatments offer a real solution to PPD. Mothers will have no discomfort, no side-effects, and no down-time. You simply relax for a 20 min treatment and then go about your day. Greater than 70% of mothers receiving TMS treatment will see considerable relief from their Postpartum Depression.3,4,5

Our TMS Therapy for PPD

At Albatross our primary goal is to get mothers feeling better. Our caring and professional team will manage your recovery with our gentle and effective TMS therapy.

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References

1. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (Fifth Edition, Text Revised). 2022.

2. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 757: Screening for perinatal depression. Obstet Gynecol. 2018;132(6): e208-212.

3. Wang, Z., Liu, J., Shuai, H. et al. Mapping global prevalence of depression among postpartum women. Transl Psychiatry 11, 543 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-021-01663-6

4. Garcia KS, Flynn P, Pierce KJ, Caudle M. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treats postpartum depression. Brain Stimul. 2010 Jan;3(1):36-41. doi: 10.1016/j.brs.2009.06.001. Epub 2009 Jul 8. PMID: 20633429.

5. Myczkowski ML, Dias AM, Luvisotto T, Arnaut D, Bellini BB, Mansur CG, Rennó J, Tortella G, Ribeiro PL, Marcolin MA. Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on clinical, social, and cognitive performance in postpartum depression. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2012;8:491-500. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S33851. Epub 2012 Oct 25. PMID: 23118543; PMCID: PMC3484900.