text: i am not sure if i have post partum depression or not....? my dad died in a motorcycle crash 1 month ago and i had my baby 3 weeks ago.  i love my baby and i take good care of her i just can't seem to get any motivation to do anything.  when i go to my 6 week check up do you think i should ask my doc to put me on some kind of anti depressant?  she knows my situation i'm just not sure how to ask her for some medication. serious feedback only please, my situation is desperate. it would b best to talk to her, tell her ur not comfy with taking care of ur baby feeling so bad, cuz even if u dont realize it u may b able to take better care of ur baby if u were happier. tell her ur interested in antidepressants to make u feel better so u can take care of ur baby without feeling run down or sad. she'll understand, ur not the only person with this kinda problem im sure