A 4-week postpartum woman reports persistent low mood, tearfulness and difficulty bonding with her baby. She has no thoughts of self-harm or harm to t...

Question

A 4-week postpartum woman reports persistent low mood, tearfulness and difficulty bonding with her baby. She has no thoughts of self-harm or harm to the infant. Which is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Screen with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and offer psychological support

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Reassure her this is normal and no follow-up is needed

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Start high-dose antipsychotic medication

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Arrange immediate involuntary psychiatric admission

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Separate her from the baby to prevent harm

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Postnatal depression

A 4-week postpartum woman reports persistent low mood, tearfulness and difficulty bonding with her baby. She has no thoughts of self-harm or harm to the infant. Which is the most appropriate initial management?