A 29-year-old woman 4 weeks postpartum reports low mood, tearfulness, poor sleep and feelings of guilt. Symptoms have persisted daily for 3 weeks and ...

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A 29-year-old woman 4 weeks postpartum reports low mood, tearfulness, poor sleep and feelings of guilt. Symptoms have persisted daily for 3 weeks and interfere with caring for her baby. There is no psychosis or suicidality. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Postpartum depression

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Normal postpartum blues

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Postpartum psychosis

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Adjustment disorder

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Bipolar disorder

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum depression diagnosis

A 29-year-old woman 4 weeks postpartum reports low mood, tearfulness, poor sleep and feelings of guilt. Symptoms have persisted daily for 3 weeks and interfere with caring for her baby. There is no psychosis or suicidality. What is the most likely diagnosis?