Weave, Centre for Integrative Psychiatry treats postpartum depression and the low mood and anxiety of pregnancy and the year after birth, in Kanjurmarg West, Mumbai, and online, with Dr. Niharika Reddy, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Dr. Wilfred D'souza, Consultant Psychiatrist.A Focused assessment at Weave lasts 30 minutes and costs INR 3,000.It may use a short questionnaire such as the Edinburgh scale as a screen that starts a conversation, never a test that decides anything.If medicine is considered, the breastfeeding choice is made together, weighing the benefits of breastfeeding, what is known about the medicine (limited for many medicines) and the risk of leaving the illness untreated.Bipolar disorder is ruled out before medicine for low mood is started, and women with an earlier mood illness get a plan before and after birth.Sudden confusion, not sleeping and not feeling tired, unusual beliefs or voices, or intent to harm herself or the baby need emergency assessment now: call 112 or go to the nearest hospital with psychiatric cover; do not wait for an appointment.
Postpartum depression treatment in Mumbai
Weave, Centre for Integrative Psychiatry offers postpartum depression treatment in Mumbai and online, starting with a focused assessment and the talking therapy that perinatal guidance puts first for many women.
- Psychiatry and therapy
- One working day
- English, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani
- Runwal Forests Clinic, 1:30 to 3 PM
In short
Where can I get postpartum depression treatment in Mumbai?
Reviewed by Dr. Niharika Reddy, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Dr. Wilfred D'souza, Consultant Psychiatrist, on 7 November 2026.
After birth, plainly
What is postpartum depression care at Weave?
Many women come after weeks of feeling low, worried or flat, and the first job is to listen to what has changed.
Pregnancy and the year after
Weave sees women with low mood or worry in pregnancy and in the year after birth. A label is not needed to ask.
Said aloud, without judgement
Many women describe low mood after birth as lonely and heavy with guilt, and keep it quiet. Saying it aloud is where care starts.
A plan that fits the household
Sleep, feeds and help at home shape the plan, and a partner or parent can join when she wants them there.
Low mood after birth is worth a talk.
Week to week
What changes from week to week?
Care works with the days and nights as they are, with a new baby in the house.
Sleep, shared
- a sleep plan agreed with the household
- night feeds shared where possible, so she can sleep
- family help planned, not left to chance
Talking therapy
- sessions in person or online
- a partner or family member in the room when she wants it
- the pace agreed as it goes
Medicine, if it is part of the plan
- a review of any medicine she already takes
- the breastfeeding choice talked through together
- any change planned with the prescriber, never made alone
Tracking change
- the Edinburgh scale repeated now and then
- a track of change over weeks, not a verdict
Who this is for
Who is this care for?
A woman in pregnancy or the year after birth
For a woman whose mood, sleep or worry has changed in pregnancy or since the birth and is getting in the way of the day. No label is needed first.
A woman with an earlier mood illness
For a woman who has had depression, a high phase or bipolar disorder before. She is offered a plan before and after birth.
What the psychiatrist checks
An earlier mood illness, any high phase, a family history of severe illness after birth, and the thyroid and anaemia checks the obstetric team has already done.
A partner and the family
A partner can be asked the same short screening questions, and family is involved with her agreement.
Medicine in pregnancy and breastfeeding
The psychiatrist reviews and plans medicine with the woman and, where she is under an obstetrician, with that team. Hospital-based perinatal care is the route for severe illness.
When hospital care is the right door
Any sign of psychosis, any intent to harm, or a sudden severe change in the first two weeks after birth goes to emergency assessment at a hospital, not a clinic booking.
Women's mental health
The women's mental health page covers each stage of life, from periods to menopause.
Mood and highs
The mood assessment page covers lows and highs, including a high phase before or after birth.
Mood before periods
The PMDD care page covers severe mood changes in the days before a period.
How it works
How does postpartum depression care work at Weave?
Four steps cover most of what happens, and the pace is agreed with her.
The focused assessment
A 30-minute conversation about sleep, mood, worry, the birth, feeding, support at home and safety.
A plan agreed together
The plan follows what matters to her, with talking therapy first for many women.
The breastfeeding decision
If medicine is considered, the choice is made together. It weighs the benefits of breastfeeding, what is known about the medicine (limited for many medicines), and the risk of stopping or never starting treatment.
Review in weeks
Progress is reviewed in weeks, not months, and no number of sessions is promised in advance.
Is there a test for postpartum depression?
No single test decides it, so a conversation comes first.
The Edinburgh scale
A short questionnaire that starts a conversation and tracks change over weeks. No result on it makes a diagnosis.
Online quizzes
An online quiz cannot decide what is happening; a full assessment with a psychiatrist can.
Partners too
The same questions have been tested in fathers, so a partner can be asked as well.
Worth a second look
What else can sit beneath low mood after birth?
Some things travel with low mood after birth and need care in their own right.
When mood has run high before
Women with bipolar disorder carry the highest risk of illness after birth, so bipolar disorder is ruled out before medicine for low mood is started. The bipolar guide explains highs and lows.
When worry takes over
Perinatal screening looks at anxiety as well as low mood, and each is cared for in its own right. The depression guide explains low mood.
When the birth or the baby weighs heavy
A hard birth, a baby who is unwell, or the loss of a pregnancy or a baby can sit beneath low mood, and each is talked through.
Frightening thoughts about the baby
Unwanted, frightening thoughts about harm coming to the baby are common in new mothers and are not the same as wanting to act on them; they are something to tell the psychiatrist, not something to hide.
Intent to act, losing touch with what is real, or being unable to keep herself or the baby safe needs emergency assessment now: call 112 or go to the nearest hospital with psychiatric cover.
A frightening thought can be shared.
Online, with a new baby
Can care happen online with a newborn at home?
Online visits follow the same steps as clinic visits, for a mother who cannot travel with a small baby.
The same steps
The assessment, the plan and the reviews run the same way online as in the clinic.
Someone close can join
A partner or parent can join from the same room, with her agreement.
Around feeds and naps
A visit can be booked around feeds, and a pause to feed the baby is fine.
Plain facts for hard weeks
Medicine
Any change to a medicine, including for breastfeeding, is planned with the prescriber.
Night care
Sharing night feeds so she can sleep is a practical way for family to help.
Speaking up
Many women keep low mood after birth to themselves; telling one person is a start.
Treatment and follow-up
What happens after the assessment?
The plan follows what the assessment shows and what matters to her.
Talking therapy first
WHO's guide treats perinatal depression with a talking therapy first.
Sessions are in person or online, and a partner can join when she wants.
Medicine and breastfeeding, decided together
NICE advises talking through the benefits of breastfeeding, the possible risks of the medicine and the risk of stopping it.
Evidence on how much medicine reaches the baby is limited for many medicines.
Postpartum psychosis is an emergency
Postpartum psychosis is rare and severe, starts suddenly within weeks of birth, and is treated as an emergency.
It needs emergency assessment now, never a routine appointment.
Planning with an earlier mood illness
Women with bipolar disorder have the highest risk of illness after birth.
A plan made before and after birth helps catch changes early.
Screening that looks wide
ACOG's guideline on perinatal screening covers depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, postpartum psychosis and suicidal thoughts.
Thoughts of suicide or self-harm need help the same day: call 112 if life is at risk now, or AASRA on 022 2754 6669. Crisis lines are listed in the crisis support section. Weave is not an emergency service. We reply within one working day.
Sudden confusion, not sleeping and not feeling tired, unusual beliefs or voices, or intent to harm herself or the baby need emergency assessment now: call 112 or go to the nearest hospital with psychiatric cover; do not wait for an appointment.
The plan follows what the weeks show.
Before you come
Practical details
Consultations happen at the clinic in Kanjurmarg West or online. The Mumbai clinic page has directions.
Clinic and hours
Runwal Forests Clinic, Ground Floor, Tower 5, Runwal Forests, Kanjurmarg West, Mumbai. Open 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, all days including Sunday. Consultations in English, Hindi, Kannada or Konkani.
Online
Online consultations across India, by appointment.
Bring and read
Any notes on sleep and mood, any birth discharge papers and a list of medicines and supplements; Your mind after birth, the after-birth wellbeing toolkit, Worry in pregnancy, and for the family When she is struggling after the baby and Supporting a new mother.
Registration
Dr. Niharika Reddy is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council, registration number 2026801900. Dr. Wilfred D'souza is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council, registration number 2021/11/8266.
Evidence, plainly
Will this pass on its own?
Some low mood after birth settles, but low mood that gets in the way of daily life is worth an assessment rather than waiting.
Why not wait and see?
Guilt and stigma often keep women quiet, and that silence slows help.
How firm is the guidance?
NICE, ACOG and WHO all set out how perinatal mood is screened and cared for, and this page follows them.
How long does care take?
The pace differs from woman to woman, so no set time is promised; progress is reviewed in weeks.
Cost, stated plainly
Fees by appointment
The fees below are set by appointment type and length; the cost guide explains what each appointment includes.
| Appointment | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Session | 20 minutes | INR 2,200 |
| Session | 30 minutes | INR 3,000 |
| Focused assessment | 30 minutes | INR 3,000 |
Common questions
Questions people ask before booking
How soon after birth can I be seen?
Weave sees women in pregnancy and at any point in the year after birth, booked by message. A sudden severe change in the first weeks after birth needs emergency assessment now: call 112 or go to the nearest hospital with psychiatric cover.
Can I take medicine while breastfeeding?
That choice is made together, case by case. It weighs the benefits of breastfeeding, what is known about the medicine, which is limited for many medicines, and the risk of leaving the illness untreated. Any change is planned with the prescriber.
Is the Edinburgh scale a test for postpartum depression?
No. It is a short questionnaire used as a screen: it starts a conversation and helps track change over weeks. A full assessment with the psychiatrist, not a result on the scale, decides what is going on.
What if I have had bipolar disorder or a high phase before?
Tell the psychiatrist early, ideally in pregnancy or before it. Women with bipolar disorder have the highest risk of illness after birth, so a plan is made for before and after birth, and any medicine is planned with that history in mind.
What if I have frightening thoughts about my baby?
Unwanted, frightening thoughts of harm coming to the baby are common, differ from wanting to act, and are worth telling the psychiatrist. Intent to act, losing touch with what is real, or being unable to keep you both safe needs emergency assessment now: call 112.
Can my partner be screened or come with me?
Yes, with your agreement. The same short questionnaire has been tested in fathers, so a partner can be asked too, and a partner or parent can join the visit and help plan sleep and support at home.
Can I be seen online with a newborn?
Yes. Online consultations across India follow the same steps as clinic visits, so a mother need not travel with a small baby. A partner or parent can join, and a pause to feed the baby is fine.
What does the first visit cost?
The first visit is a Focused assessment. A Focused assessment at Weave lasts 30 minutes and costs INR 3,000. Session fees after that are set by length and shown in the fee table on this page.
Ring the doorbell
A sentence or two is enough
A first WhatsApp message can be one line, and it does not need to explain how you feel or what happened at the birth.
