The first thing any new mother can do to help with the tremendous adjustment is to seek social support. Many new mothers find that LLL introduces them to like-minded women who can support them in the adjustment to this new job. However, sometimes depression can make seeking support difficult or impossible. If increasing social contacts is not helpful, consider seeking professional help. You can see your health care provider to discuss the problem and seek referrals to a mental health provider.
Many women respond to psychotherapy and it is often a good place to start.
Other women benefit from medication. There is much recent evidence that several antidepressants are compatible with breastfeeding. The primary message I wish to convey is that there is hope that things will get better. For most women, this happens by itself with time and support. However, for the one woman in ten who has a clinical depression, there is also hope with treatment.