Post-Partum Depression (PPD)

While a child's birth could trigger powerful emotions like joy, fear, anxiety, and excitement, it can sometimes lead to depression. Baby blues following childbirth is characterized by crying spells, anxiety, challenges sleeping, and mood swings. Typically, baby blues start within the first three days following delivery and could last for two weeks.

However, sometimes new mothers experience a long-lasting and more severe depression called postpartum depression. It is not a sign of weakness but a complication of giving birth. If you've postpartum depression, your doctor could use any of the following to manage the symptoms and assist you bond with the child:

Antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication
Engagement in a support group for education and emotional support
Psychotherapy

Ketamine Therapy for Post-Partum Depression

While ketamine is a popular pain-relieving and anesthetic medication, it has mood-stabilizing characteristics when administered. During the infusions, ketamine binds to your NMDA receptors, blocking their capability to communicate with different brain parts. It allows your brain to restore connections that became degraded due to postpartum depression, improving your mood. After a therapy session, the neural networks throughout your body will continue being repaired as your brain adapts to the blocked receptors, enhancing your mood even after ketamine has left your body system.

Our therapy clinic offers a personalized treatment plan for every patient. Caring for your newborn born is tasking and could overwhelm you as you take on your new role. A ketamine infusion is fast-acting, and most patients experience improvements after a couple of treatment sessions.

Allen D.

From the doctors to the support staff, I have full trust in the Pacific Ketamine Group for taking care of me and my health. I would recommend this practice to anyone looking for a clinic that is not only experienced in ketamine treatment but also one that prioritizes patient comfortability and satisfaction.

Emmanuel W.

I was recommended to Pacific Ketamine Group by a friend and was skeptical about trying ketamine for the first time. Dr. Ananth, Madona, the support staff made me feel so safe and comfortable upon my first treatment. Since then, I’ve received three treatments and have already seen a drastic difference in my overall wellbeing. Long story short, the experience with Pacific Ketamine Group far exceeded my initial expectations. I would highly recommend!

John K.

Ketamine infusions were brand new to me when I first heard about them from Dr. Kartik Ananth. That said, his expertise in both pain management and psychiatry allowed me to trust the entire ketamine infusion process. Their facility was clean and comforting and their staff was exceptionally kind. I truly felt that they prioritize the patient’s best interest, as they did mine. I’m so grateful for the care I received here and have already recommended it to my family and friends.

Manish G.

After researching ketamine for weeks, I finally mustered up the courage to schedule a consultation. I had my fair share of doubts about the whole process but at this point I had exhausted all other options and was more than willing to give ketamine a shot at treating my depression and PTSD. There was definitely an adjustment period in the first couple sessions but after my third session I really started to see results. I have now completed my fourth treatment and I feel so much happier and full of life. The ketamine treatments seem to be the only thing that has ever worked for me and I cannot thank Dr. Ananth enough for guiding me through this process.

Raoul S.

I’ve been a long-term patient of this practice to treat my chronic pain and fibromyalgia. I worked with the doctors there to find treatments that would reduce my pain but I was hesitant about taking medications for an extended period of time. Dr. Ananth presented the option of ketamine infusions as an alternative treatment given my condition. After he explained how ketamine works and after I did my research on the treatment, I moved forward with the infusion and have been feeling SO much better ever since. My nurse Madonna ensured I was comfortable throughout the entire process, which made the entire experience all the better. Given how much comfort I received from the first infusion, I’m excited to schedule my second one. I recommend Pacific Ketamine Group for anyone looking for a new solution to their long-term pain!

We are in-network with many major health insurance providers. Not only will you get the best quality care with Pacific Pain and Wellness, but a peace of mind for a lower cost. Don`t see your insurance listed? Contact us now at (310) 437-7399 to see if we take your insurance provider.

We Are Here for You Every Step of the Way

There’s nothing better than getting your life back after suffering with chronic pain or an unmanaged mental health disorder. Your whole self can be affected in mind, body, and spirit. We want better for you.

At Pacific Ketamine Group, we care as much about you as you do. Our individualized approach offers you exactly what is needed to fit your unique condition. Give us a call today at (310) 437-7399 to learn more about whether ketamine infusion therapy is the right option for you.

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Conditions We Treat

Pain Management

Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Migraine Treatment
Neuropathic Pain and Ketamine

Mental Health

Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorders (MDD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Partum Depression (PPD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Suicidal Ideation