Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with chronic fatigue, low mood, poor concentration and sleep disturbance for 8 months following the birth of her first child. She cares for her baby but feels overwhelmed and guilty. There is no psychosis or mania. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum depression

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Postpartum blues

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Postpartum psychosis

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Normal adjustment to motherhood

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Bipolar disorder

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with chronic fatigue, low mood, poor concentration and sleep disturbance for 8 months following the birth of her first child. She cares for her baby but feels overwhelmed and guilty. There is no psychosis or mania. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?