'A Lifeline' For Doctors Helps Them Treat Postpartum Depression

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Jennifer Ford of Oakham, Mass., went through serious postpartum depression after her second pregnancy. She got help from her obstetrician, after he connected with a statewide program that supports doctors.

Nearly 1 in 7 women suffers from depression during pregnancy or postpartum. But very few get treatment. Doctors in Massachusetts have a new way to get them help.

(Image credit: Kieran Kesner for NPR)

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