Symptoms of postpartum depression include depressed mood, pessimism and poorer quality of sleep. A woman who is depressed during childbirth should be treated with the help of a psychiatrist. If the psychiatrist believes that medication is needed for treatment, the pros and cons of medication use need to be discussed with the physician, as antidepressants may reach the newborn through breast milk. If a woman is depressed, she needs to be accompanied by her family to avoid a bad prognosis. Some women are depressed or even suicidal, and family members need to be protected. If a woman is depressed, she will also have some physical changes, such as increased breathing and faster pulse, which need to be distinguished from endocrine-related diseases, and a review of thyroid function is recommended.