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Screening and Risk Assessment for Perinatal Mood Disorders

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Postpartum depression is the most common medical complication of childbirth. Prevalence rates tend to be higher in populations with extreme social adversity and some migrant groups. The postpartum period is also a high-risk time for recurrence of severe mood disorders and has a potentially adverse impact on women’s lives and that of their babies. Depression in pregnancy is as common as it is postpartum, and at least 15 % of postpartum episodes occur during pregnancy. Preconceptual counselling, in addition to screening for mood disorders during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, can reduce the risks associated with perinatal illness by identifying mothers who need interventions. This chapter reviews the available screening instruments and outlines national guidelines.

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Henshaw, C. (2014). Screening and Risk Assessment for Perinatal Mood Disorders. In: Barnes, D. (eds) Women's Reproductive Mental Health Across the Lifespan. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05116-1_5

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