SummaryDespite the physical changes a woman should expect during her pregnancy, a major concern that requires special attention is an expected period of depressed feelings a woman may experience, known under the name baby blues. Although baby blues are normal and expected, they can lead to postpartum depression which involves a myriad of emotions and mood swings. If left untreated, postpartum depression can lead to a more serious form of baby blues known in the clinical world as non-psychotic postpartum depression which requires professional intervention. The therapeutic goal during this period is to prevent the new mother from committing suicide when she poses a danger to herself and her newborn. Positive therapeutic methods of communication allow the new mother to be exposed to an environment that allows her to deal with negative feelings and stressors so that non-psychotic postpartum depression has no chance of developing. .Keywords: Postpartum depression, baby blues, non-psychotic postpartum depression.Therapeutic communication and postpartum depressionIntroductionThe human being is a most intriguing subject of study. From their impressive communication skills to their ability to problem-solve, they stand out time and time again as being an intelligent, diverse species that is responsive to their environment. One particular aspect that makes them particularly attractive is their ability to adapt to change and stress. Pregnancy is a great example of how a woman's body adapts to major physical, psychological, and emotional changes that occur almost simultaneously. These changes trigger a lot of powerful emotions. From excitement and joy to fear and anxiety for the mother-to-be and for her...... middle of document...... rg/afp/990415ap/2247.htmlTamparo, TC and Lindh, Q. W. (2000). Therapeutic Communications for Health Professionals, (2nd ed.). DesMoines, Washington: Delmar Thomson Learning. Schmitt, J. W. (2009). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women's Health Retrieved from http://womenshealth.gov/faq/depression-pregnancy.pdf Frank, J, Trupin, SR, Talavera, F., Shulman, LP (2009 ). National Women's Health Clearinghouse: Postpartum Depression. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/postpartum_depression/articleDepression during and after pregnancy. National Institutes of Health. http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/depression-pregnancy.cfm. Accessed March 10, 2010. Mayo Clinic, Postpartum Depression, (2010). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postpartum-depression/DS00546