A 4-week postnatal woman presents to her GP with low mood, tearfulness and difficulty enjoying her baby, but no psychotic features. EPDS score is 18. ...

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A 4-week postnatal woman presents to her GP with low mood, tearfulness and difficulty enjoying her baby, but no psychotic features. EPDS score is 18. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Offer psychological therapy and consider SSRI compatible with breastfeeding

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Reassure that this is normal baby blues

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Arrange urgent psychiatric admission for all postnatal depression

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Advise immediate cessation of breastfeeding and start lithium

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Start long-term benzodiazepine therapy

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Postnatal depression recognition and management

A 4-week postnatal woman presents to her GP with low mood, tearfulness and difficulty enjoying her baby, but no psychotic features. EPDS score is 18. What is the most appropriate management?