Here are some other helpful tips:Ask your partner, family, and friends for help with the baby's needs and in the home.Don't hide your feelings. Talk about them with your partner, family, and friends.Don't make any major life changes during pregnancy or right after giving birth.Don't try to do too much, or to be perfect.Make time to go out, visit friends, or spend time alone with your partner.Rest as much as you can. Sleep when the baby is sleeping.Talk with other mothers or join a support group.The treatment for depression after birth often includes medication, therapy, or both.If you are diagnosed with depression, you may need to be followed closely for at least 6 months.There are several types of antidepressant medications that may be given to breastfeeding mothers, including paroxetine, sertraline, and nortriptyline.Ask your doctor or nurse for a referral to a mental health therapist. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) are types of talk therapy that have been found effective for postpartum depression.