Screening There are no specific screening recommendations for<unk> . Nonetheless, a variety of professional organizations recommend routine screening for depression and/or assessment of emotional well-being during pregnancy and<unk> . Universal screening provides an opportunity to identify women with sub-clinical psychiatric conditions during this period and those at higher risk of developing more severe symptoms. Specific recommendations are listed below: * American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG): In 2018, ACOG recommended universal screening for depression and anxiety using a validated tool at least once during pregnancy or<unk> , in addition to a full assessment of mood and well-being at the<unk>  visit. This is in addition to existing recommendations for annual depression screening in all women. * American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): In 2017, the AAP recommended universal screening of mothers for<unk>  depression at the 1-, 2-, 4-, and 6-month well child visits. * United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF): In 2016, the USPSTF recommended depression screening in the general adult population, including pregnant and<unk>  women. Their recommendations did not include guidelines for frequency of screening. Primary prevention Given the mixed evidence regarding causes of<unk> , it is unclear whether prevention strategies would be effective in decreasing the risk of developing this condition. However, educating women during pregnancy about<unk>  may help to prepare them for these symptoms that are often unexpected and concerning in the setting of excitement and anticipation of a new baby. Mothers who develop<unk>  often have significant shame or guilt for feelings of anxiety or depression during a time is expected to be joyful. It is important to reassure new parents that low mood symptoms after childbirth are common and transient. Obstetric providers may recommend that patients and their families prepare ahead of time to ensure the mother will have adequate support and rest after the delivery. Additionally, they should provide education and resources to family and friends about red flags of more severe perinatal psychiatric conditions that may develop, such as<unk>  depression and<unk>  psychosis.
Postpartum blues
Postpartum bleeding
Antepartum bleeding
Postpartum chills
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Recurrent miscarriage
Obstetrical bleeding
Early pregnancy bleeding