Clinical Recognition and Management of Postpartum Depression in Practice
Experts discuss the importance of increasing clinical awareness and understanding of postpartum depression (PPD), identifying timely strategies for diagnosis, referral, and treatment, and fostering effective patient-provider communication to support self-advocacy and improve outcomes through early, appropriate intervention.
EP. 1: Defining Postpartum Depression
Experts discuss how perinatal mental health conditions—including postpartum depression, which is distinct from transient postpartum blues—require careful clinical differentiation, precise assessment, and individualized care, emphasizing the importance of expanding awareness, reducing stigma, and ensuring early, multidisciplinary intervention to support patient well-being and functional recovery.
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EP. 2: Recognizing and Differentiating Postpartum Depression
Experts discuss the importance of recognizing that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) can emerge before, during, or after pregnancy—often influenced by factors like pregnancy intention—and emphasize the need for comprehensive, nuanced diagnosis and holistic care that extends beyond postpartum depression to include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress syndrome, and other conditions, ensuring timely identification and support throughout the entire perinatal period.
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