Postpartum depression, now referred to as perinatal depression, is a common condition that can cause sadness and other mood changes during pregnancy or after childbirth. These mood changes tend to linger. And they’re much more severe than the “baby blues” that many people experience after childbirth, which usually go away on their own.
It’s important to recognize the signs of postpartum depression, because there are effective treatments. If you’re wondering if you have postpartum depression, this quiz can help.
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Karla Robinson, MDKarla Robinson, MD, is a medical editor for GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified family physician with almost 20 years of experience in health through varied clinical, administrative, and educational roles.
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Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPatricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH, is a medical editor at GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified pediatrician with more than a decade of experience in academic medicine.
