Question

A 30-year-old woman presents 5 days after an emergency caesarean delivery with low mood, tearfulness and sleep disturbance related to feeding difficulties. She denies suicidal ideation, and symptoms are mild and began 3 days ago. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum blues

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Postpartum depression

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Postpartum psychosis

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Generalised anxiety disorder

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Normal adjustment requires no assessment

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents 5 days after an emergency caesarean delivery with low mood, tearfulness and sleep disturbance related to feeding difficulties. She denies suicidal ideation, and symptoms are mild and began 3 days ago. What is the most likely diagnosis?