Postpartum depression is treatable. You are not alone.
Specialized telehealth psychiatric care for new mothers across Georgia.
Understanding Postpartum Depression
Definition
Postpartum depression is a medical condition that can develop in the weeks or months after childbirth. It is different from the ‘baby blues,’ which usually pass within two weeks. Postpartum depression is longer-lasting, more severe, and treatable.
Up to 1 in 7 new mothers experience postpartum depression. It is not a failure of motherhood, and it is not your fault.
Common signs and symptoms
- • Persistent sadness or hopelessness lasting more than 2 weeks after childbirth
- • Difficulty bonding with your baby
- • Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
- • Sleep changes beyond normal newborn-related sleep loss
- • Severe anxiety or intrusive thoughts
- • Changes in appetite
- • Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
- • Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby (seek immediate care)
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YOU'RE NOT ALONE Postpartum Depression Can Affect New Mothers
Who We Treat
Supporting for new mothers across Georgia with compassionate psychiatric care.We partner with families and providers to deliver personalized, coordinated support.
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please call or text 988 or call 911 immediately.
Our Approach & Treatment Options
Our approach
Every visit is built around understanding both your medical and emotional experience as a new mother. We ask about your delivery, your sleep, your support, your feeding journey, and what you are noticing in yourself.
Treatment options include medication safe for breastfeeding mothers when indicated, brief therapy, sleep and self-care strategies, family coordination, and referrals for ongoing therapy.
We work at your pace. Many mothers see meaningful improvement within weeks of starting the right plan.
Treatment options for this condition
- • Medication management with options compatible with breastfeeding
- • Brief supportive therapy
- • Sleep, self-care, and partner-support strategies
- • Lab coordination to rule out thyroid and other medical contributors
- • Referrals for postpartum-specific therapy when indicated
Your First Visit
Your first visit is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation, clear guidance, and personalized next steps for your care.
Book your visit online
New patients can schedule in minutes. or call 678-293-4979.
Receive your patient portal invitation
Complete intake forms and depression screening through the portal.
Meet with Marjorie
Meet for a 60 to 75 minute initial evaluation visit.
Receive a written summary
Receive a written summary, Receive a personalized plan that fits your life as a new mother.
Schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress and adjust.
Schedule follow-up at 2 to 4 weeks to assess response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, many medications are well-studied and safe to use while breastfeeding. We discuss options with you in detail and choose the safest fit.