A 4-week postpartum woman presents with low mood, tearfulness, poor sleep and guilt but no psychotic symptoms or suicidality. She struggles to care fo...

Question

A 4-week postpartum woman presents with low mood, tearfulness, poor sleep and guilt but no psychotic symptoms or suicidality. She struggles to care for her baby. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Screen for postpartum depression using a validated tool and explore supports and treatment options

Answer

Reassure her that this is normal baby blues and needs no assessment

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Prescribe benzodiazepines alone for sleep

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Ignore psychological symptoms and focus on physical recovery

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Recommend immediate adoption of the baby

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum depression

A 4-week postpartum woman presents with low mood, tearfulness, poor sleep and guilt but no psychotic symptoms or suicidality. She struggles to care for her baby. What is the most appropriate next step in management?