I'm sorry this comment is late in the discussion.  I had trouble with  
Lactnet allowing me to come out of lurkdom and post.
  From my reading, it appears that the problem with depression  and weaning 
is seen primarily when weaning is abrupt or rushed, rather than a  natural, 
slow course. Second, I'm concerned that when a woman's PPD is  not treated. 
There is some evidence that in many women it can hang on and  worsen, even 
over the course of years, if not treated. At the very least, I'd  suggest 
great care with diet and exercise, including Omega-3s in her  diet.

It may also be helpful to differentiate between sadness, grief, and  
depression.  They share common descriptive criteria, yet some important  
differences.  Many, many women feel sadness--even grief--after a "natural"  weaning.  
Clinical depression/bipolar disorder is something else  entirely.
 
Nancy Williams, IBCLC, MFT

 

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