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In the days immediately following childbirth, lasting a week or so, 70 to 80 percent of women experience intermittent sadness, anxiety, anger, or irritability. But as many as one in eight women go on to experience more debilitating and more enduring feelings of sadness, worthlessness, exhaustion, or despair that can impair their ability to bond with and care for their infant or care for themselves. Getting help is important for those experiencing symptoms.
This test is for anyone who believes they may be experiencing postpartum depression.
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health symptoms after the birth of a child, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.
Postpartum Depression, Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service,
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M. and Sagovsky, R. (1987). Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry, 150, 782-786.
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