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Postpartum Depression Risk Assessment

It's natural to feel strong emotions when you're pregnant and just after you've had a baby. You may feel elated, or you may feel sad, impatient, or irritable. The "baby blues" are common after birth. These feelings usually go away in a week or two. But for some, feelings of sadness are much more intense. These intense feelings are called postpartum depression, or PPD. Changes in hormones and brain chemistry are linked to PPD. These are not things you can control. It's not your fault if you have postpartum depression. You can get treatment and feel better. Postpartum depression can be treated with medicine and counseling.

This assessment asks you questions to help you figure out your risk for postpartum depression.

Online Medical Reviewer: Tara Novick BSN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Trevino, Heather M, BSN, RNC
Date Last Reviewed: 11/1/2024
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