Do i have postpartum depression?

It's based on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), a tool used by clinicians to assess the risk and severity of depression in women who are pregnant or just had a baby. If you have signs of depression, discuss the results of this quiz with your healthcare provider and ask for a referral to a mental health professional. read more

Postpartum depression affects up to 11 percent of new mothers each year. It can interfere with a mother's ability to bond with her newborn and wreak havoc on her emotional state. read more

Postpartum mood disorders are normally divided into three subcategories that include “baby blues”, postpartum depression (PPD), and postpartum psychosis (PPP). In recent years, new categories have been added to the group of postpartum mood disorders, including postpartum anxiety (PPA), postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (PPOCD) and postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PPTSD). read more