A 35-year-old woman who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery 6 weeks ago attends the GP for her postnatal check. She feels well. Which screening ques...

Question

A 35-year-old woman who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery 6 weeks ago attends the GP for her postnatal check. She feels well. Which screening question is specifically recommended at the 6-8 week postnatal check to identify perinatal mental health problems?

Accepted Answer

The Whooley questions: 'During the past month, have you often been bothered by feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?' and 'During the past month, have you often been bothered by having little interest or pleasure in doing things?'

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Have you felt anxious in the last week?

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Do you have thoughts of harming yourself?

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Have you been sleeping well?

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Are you enjoying motherhood?

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Whooley Questions - Postnatal Mental Health Screening

A 35-year-old woman who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery 6 weeks ago attends the GP for her postnatal check. She feels well. Which screening question is specifically recommended at the 6-8 week postnatal check to identify perinatal mental health problems?