Postpartum depression is experienced by 10-15% of women and carries risks to both mother and baby. Untreated maternal depression is associated with negative outcomes for children including behavioral problems, cognitive or developmental delays and impaired attachment. Treatment of a mother’s depression can improve not only her own functioning and quality of life, but can improve [...]
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American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Screening for Postpartum Depression
January 10, 2011 – 1:10 pm
Identifying Postpartum Depression: A Three Question Screening Tool
October 27, 2008 – 9:28 am
While postpartum depression is common among new mothers, our ability to reliably detect this illness remains poor. Recent studies have indicated that most obstetricians report that they screen for postpartum psychiatric problems at routine follow-up visits but typically do not use standardized instruments to assess for postpartum depression. Unfortunately, studies which have measured the success [...]
