When it comes to the benefits of IV ketamine, postpartum depression is a condition that responds especially well. While many new mothers are full of joy and positive energy after having a baby, many others suffer from a form of clinical depression that may require medical intervention: Postpartum Depression. When the “baby blues” persist for more than 2 weeks and/or impact the mother’s ability to function or care for her child, clinical interventions become necessary.
Intravenous ketamine for postpartum depression is a groundbreaking treatment that can give new mothers their joy and energy back, supporting the crucial connection between mother and child. Postpartum depression can be devastating to a family and their loved ones, but conventional treatments such as antidepressant medications and counseling may not work to relieve symptoms. Conventional medications like SSRIs have been shown to cause damage to the fetus during pregnancy and to newborns that are breastfeeding via the mother’s milk. Ketamine on the other hand, has not been shown to cause damage to either.
Hormonal changes after childbirth or a miscarriage may be a trigger for postpartum depression. However, some women may develop symptoms while they are pregnant and these typically last at least two weeks or may start after delivery, usually within four weeks.
Common symptoms include depressed mood and irritability, anhedonia, significant weight changes, sleep problems, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, and even thoughts of death or suicide. Depressive symptoms may include anxiety and excessive worry that interfere with the mother’s ability to take care of the newborn and handle daily life stressors. This can be damaging to the entire family since this is such a crucial time for mother and child to bond.
Antidepressant medications and non-pharmacologic treatments are a common course of treatment for mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression. However, SSRIs can take 4-6 weeks to take full effect, may cause unpleasant side effects, and pose risk to the child.
Common Postpartum Depression treatment options include but are not limited to:
Dealing with depression as a new mother can be challenging for the mother and the family. Many medications take weeks to start working and a doctor may need to monitor the effects closely to determine the proper dosage. In addition, mothers need to be careful about certain types of drugs getting into their breast milk.
Dealing with depression as a new mother can be challenging for the mother and the family. Many medications take weeks to start working and a doctor may need to monitor the effects closely to determine the proper dosage. In addition, mothers need to be careful about certain types of drugs getting into their breast milk.
Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles
6801 Park Terrace, Suite 525
Los Angeles, CA 90045
