Epidemiology
What percentage of women are estimated to experience postpartum depression within the first year after childbirth?
What is 1 in 7 women or ~14.5%?
(ACOG)
What screening tool is most commonly used for PPD?
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) (ACOG)
When does USPSTF recommend PPD screening?
During and after pregnancy
What is first-line pharmacotherapy for moderate-to-severe PPD?
SSRIs (e.g., sertraline) (ACOG)
Which celebrity publicly shared her PPD experience?
Chrissy Teigen, Brooke Shields, Hayden Panettiere, Drew Barrymore, and Adele (Google)
What is the estimated global prevalence of PPD?
Approximately 13%
(WHO)
What EPDS score indicates possible PPD?
Score ≥ 13 (ACOG)
Which organization recommends screening at the 6-week postpartum visit?
ACOG
Is psychotherapy effective for PPD?
Yes, especially CBT and IPT (APA)
What year did the U.S. first declare maternal mental health a national priority?
2016: The "Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act" was enacted (U.S. DHHS)
Which populations have higher PPD prevalence rates?
Low-income and minority women (CDC)
What is the DSM-5 specifier for PPD?
With peripartum onset (APA DSM-5)
Does AAFP recommend universal PPD screening?
Yes
What is brexanolone used for?
Treatment of severe PPD (FDA)
Which month is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month?
May (National Institute of Mental Health)
Does PPD only affect biological mothers?
No, it can affect fathers and adoptive parents (American Academy of Pediatrics)
What are common PPD symptoms?
Sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, guilt
What does SAMHSA emphasize in maternal mental health?
Integrated care and access to behavioral health
Can breastfeeding mothers take antidepressants?
Yes, some SSRIs are compatible (LactMed/NIH)
What is the name of the national maternal mental health hotline?
1-833-9-HELP4MOMS
When is PPD most likely to onset?
Within the first 4–6 weeks postpartum (ACOG)
How is PPD differentiated from "baby blues"?
"Baby blues" resolve in <2 weeks and are milder (ACOG)
What role does OB/GYN play in PPD management?
First-line identification and treatment
What non-pharmacologic treatments are effective?
Exercise, social support, sleep hygiene (Mayo Clinic)
What percentage of mothers with PPD seek treatment?
Less than 50% (CDC)