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Fed-Up Mom Details Postpartum Depression Symptoms to Nurse, Gets COPS Called on Her

She had to have two police escorts leading and trailing her as she was forced to drive to the ER.

After giving birth, it can take a lot to acknowledge that you may be going through Postpartum Depression (PPD)—and can take even more effort to seek the treatment you need. One mom's recent trip to the doctor's office regarding her PPD, however, turned out to be more horrifying than helpful.

On Facebook last week, Sacramento mom Jessica Porten that she went to see her OB for the first time since giving birth four months ago, because her doctor's office kept canceling thoughts and I need medication and therapy to get through this. She rushed through my pelvic exam, barely spoke about medication, said she needed to talk to the doctor about my PPD, and left the room."

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