A Home Test for Post Partum Depression
February 21, 2006 by kate baggott
Filed under Mental Health, Nutrition
Post partum depression can occur just days after a mother gives birth or up to one year later. Working, maintaining a marriage, caring for other children, preparing healthy meals are all additional jobs on top of the all-consuming task of baby care. The condition can sneak up on mothers, zapping our energy, our self-esteem and, in extreme cases, create tragedies I cannot bear to think of.
I found this post partum depression quiz on the Kelly Mom site. I think checking in to take the quiz and, if necessary, sharing the results with your health care provider is good advice.
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