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Perinatal and postpartum depression

How the structures involved in Postnatal Depression differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Postnatal Depression differ from normal

Short answer

Perinatal and postpartum depression are treatable mood conditions that can begin during pregnancy or after a baby is born.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Timing
Symptoms may begin during pregnancy or after birth.
Support
Talking therapy, practical help, and medicine may be considered.
Safety
Thoughts of harm require urgent help.

Recognising the signs

Symptoms can include persistent sadness, emptiness, irritability, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, exhaustion beyond expected tiredness, sleep or appetite changes, difficulty bonding, or feeling unable to cope. Anxiety may occur alongside depression. These symptoms are not a failure of parenting, and they can affect anyone, including people with a wanted pregnancy and people without a previous mental health diagnosis.

Finding support

Tell a trusted person and contact a maternity, primary-care, or mental-health professional. Support may include talking therapy, practical help, sleep and feeding support, or medicine selected with pregnancy or breastfeeding in mind. Keep appointments, accept help with meals or baby care, and avoid carrying the distress alone. Perinatal Mental Health Support can help you understand available care.

Get urgent help

Seek urgent help if you think about harming yourself or the baby, feel unable to stay safe, hear or see things others do not, or feel unusually confused, agitated, or detached from reality. Contact emergency services or go to an emergency department, and ask someone trusted to stay with you.

Questions for your doctor

Could these symptoms be depression, anxiety, or another condition? What treatment fits pregnancy or breastfeeding? How quickly can I access therapy, and what should my support person do if my safety worsens?

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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See every listing in Abu Dhabi

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Is postpartum depression the same as ordinary new-parent tiredness?

No. Fatigue is common after birth, but persistent low mood, hopelessness, loss of interest, or difficulty functioning deserves assessment.

Can postpartum depression be treated while breastfeeding?

Often, yes. A clinician can discuss therapy and medicines while considering breastfeeding and your individual needs.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.