TMS Therapy
for postpartum depression
Not all women who suffer from postpartum depression want to take antidepressants or go to talk therapy. TMS Therapy is a great option for women seeking an alternative to postpartum depression treatment.
10
locations
75,000+
TMS sessions
Serving NY since
1996
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THE SCIENCE
What is Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression is a condition that affects women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. Women who experience postpartum depression often feel extreme sadness, anxiety, and indifference.
Postpartum depression is also different than a common condition called “baby blues.” Women who experience “baby blues” typically have similar symptoms to postpartum depression. “Baby blues” also goes away sooner than postpartum depression.
Causes
There's no single cause of postpartum depression - health professionals point to a mix of physical and emotional factors.
- Hormonal shifts: A dramatic drop in estrogen and progesterone after birth can trigger postpartum depression.
- Sleep deprivation: The lack of sleep that comes with new motherhood can take a real toll on your emotions.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of postpartum depression include: Feeling sad and depressed. Changes in appetite, sleep, and energy levels. Feeling uninterested or anxious around the baby. Excessive crying. Difficulty focusing and thinking. Thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Thoughts of harming the baby. Feeling guilty. Feeling like you are not a good mother. Significant increase or decrease in physical activity levels. There are many symptoms associated with postpartum depression, and their severity varies. Women often experience multiple symptoms at the same time.
Everything you need to know
TMS is not a medication. It does not enter your bloodstream, which means it does not enter your breastmilk. For new mothers who want to keep breastfeeding, or who have tried an antidepressant that either did not help or brought side effects they could not live with, that difference matters.
Instead of treating your whole body to reach your brain, TMS stimulates the specific regions involved in mood regulation. That is why the side effects most associated with antidepressants, including weight gain, drowsiness and difficulty sleeping, are not part of TMS treatment. For a mother already short on sleep, staying alert through the day is not a small thing.
Treatment happens in our office, with no sedation and no recovery time. You stay awake, you drive yourself home, and you go straight back to your day and your baby.
TMS is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder and recommended by the American Psychiatric Association as an effective treatment for depression. Your provider will review your history and confirm whether it is the right fit for you.
Is TMS Therapy right for you? Find out today!
A free consultation is all it takes to know for sure - no commitment, no pressure, just answers. Most patients are seen within the week.
UNDERSTANDING TMS
Everything you need to know
Who is affected by Postpartum depression?
Any new mother, surrogate, or gestational carrier is at risk for postpartum depression. Women who are predisposed to mental health issues like depression and anxiety are at a higher risk for postpartum depression.
New mothers are also at a higher risk for postpartum depression if they are stressed in other areas of their lives.
The partners of new mothers can also experience postpartum depression.
Partners who are already at risk of depression are more likely to experience symptoms of postpartum depression. Financial instability is also linked to postpartum depression in partners.
How TMS helps
TMS works by using repetitive magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain regions linked to depression and mood. These pulses are delivered noninvasively through an electromagnetic coil attached to your scalp - no surgery, no anesthesia required.
Most patients report little to no side effects. The most common sensation is a mild tapping feeling on the scalp during treatment - this is simply the magnetic pulses passing through, not anything physically touching you.
Treatment is administered over several sessions each week, and it may take a few weeks before you start noticing relief. Once that relief sets in, though, most patients find the effects are long-lasting.
TMS is FDA-cleared and recommended by the APA (American Psychiatric Association) as an effective treatment for depression.
THE BENEFITS
Why choose TMS Therapy
A safe, proven path to relief - without medication, downtime, or guesswork.
Little to no side effects
Compared to other forms of postpartum depression treatment, TMS has fewer and less severe side effects. Unlike when taking antidepressants, TMS does not cause weight gain, drowsiness, or insomnia.
Non-Drug Treatment Option
Many women who breastfeed their babies seek out a non-drug treatment option. TMS is not a medication and does not enter the bloodstream or breastmilk. TMS is also a good option for new mothers whose bodies are resistant to antidepressant pills. It may also be effective for those who have not seen improvement from taking antidepressants.
High Success Rate
Statistically, TMS has a high success rate. In fact, approximately one-third of people who used TMS therapy saw full remission, and their symptoms went away completely.
Non-Invasive
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-systemic treatment option. This means that, unlike oral antidepressants, TMS does not affect other systems in the body. When undergoing TMS, your brain is the only part of your body that is affected.
LOCATIONS
Care close to home, across New York
With 10 locations across the Hudson Valley, Westchester, Long Island, the Capital Region, and Central New York, Clearwave care is closer than you may think.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Most new patients are seen within the week.