For a doctor to diagnose a women with PPD, they will need to already have had their symptoms for at least a month, or longer. Usually it will be a shock for new mothers to experience symptoms, because they will usually sneak up on the unsuspecting mothers. So when they finally realize the symptoms they have are not normal, they should seek professional help. When they do seek help they will be asked for their symptoms, and how long they have been experiencing these symptoms. PPD is best understood through what is called bio-psycho-social model. Most psychiatric illness are diagnosed through this system. That is because this model will take many factors into account, such as your physical brain and body, your genetics, and your psychological,
