A study from the “Harvard Review of Psychiatry” found that many cases of PPD seemed to resolve within approximately three to six months. Nevertheless, a significant number of women still experience PPD symptoms after six months, with some even experiencing symptoms three years later.
The duration of PPD will vary on a case-by-case basis. However, some risk factors can prolong the duration. These factors include a history of depression or mental illness, a history of PPD with previous pregnancies, lack of support from family and friends, major life changes, a complicated pregnancy or delivery, and breastfeeding troubles.