Is postpartum depression a disability in Louisiana?

Yes. Depression is a qualifying condition under Social Security Disability rules, but you would need to have medical documentation and an employment history demonstrating the depression significantly...

Postpartum depression is depression experienced by women after the birth of a child. Many women experience mood changes during and after pregnancy because of changing hormone levels, which can cause...

At the current time I and various other Doctors are unaware of any state in the United States, that would consider Postpartum Depression a disability, since most cases of this type of depressive...

Pregnancy and birth are accompanied by sudden hormonal changes that affect emotions. Additionally, the 24-hour responsibility for a newborn is a major psychological adjustment.

A mild brief experience during the first days or weeks after birth. This is usually a time of extra sensitivity and seems like the "blues."