Touch, such as that from cuddling with a significant other, might help ward off postpartum depression. "In fact, a remarkable study by Dr. Tiffany Field suggests massages, given daily, can fend off postpartum depression for couples with a newborn," says Colizza. "In this study, women who received massages experienced less overall depression and stress levels after they gave birth, as opposed to the control group of women who did not receive massages."