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Postpartum Depression Risk Assessment

It's natural to feel strong emotions when you're pregnant and just after you've had a baby. You may feel elated, or you may feel sad. Many birth parents have the "baby blues" just after birth. They feel sad, impatient, or irritable. These feelings usually go away in a week or two. They don't always need to be treated by a healthcare provider. For some birth parents, feelings of sadness are much more intense. These intense feelings are called postpartum depression, or PPD. Changes in hormones and brain chemistry are linked to PPD. These are not things you can control, and you may need help. Postpartum depression can be treated with medicine and counseling.

This assessment asks you questions to help you figure out your risk for postpartum depression.

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