Classification The proper diagnostic classification of<unk>  has not been clearly established.<unk>  has long been considered to be the mildest condition on the spectrum of<unk>  psychiatric disorders, which includes<unk>  depression and<unk>  psychosis. However, there exists some discussion in the literature of the possibility that<unk>  may be an independent condition. Criteria There are no standardized criteria for the diagnosis of<unk> . Unlike<unk>  depression,<unk>  is not a diagnosis included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Investigators have employed a variety of diagnostic tools in prospective and retrospective studies of<unk> , including repurposing screening tools, such as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Beck Depression Index (BDI), as well as developing<unk> -specific scales. Examples of<unk> -specific scales include the Maternity<unk>  Questionnaire and the Stein Scale. Differential diagnosis Although symptoms of<unk>  present in a majority of mothers and the condition is self-limited, it is important to keep related psychiatric conditions in mind as they all have overlap in presentation and similar period of onset.<unk>  anxiety: Symptoms of anxiety and irritability are often predominant in the presentation of<unk> . However, compared to<unk>  anxiety, symptoms of<unk>  are less severe, resolve on their own, and last fewer than two weeks.<unk>  depression:<unk>  depression and<unk>  may be indistinguishable when symptoms first begin. However, symptoms of<unk>  are less severe, resolve on their own, and last fewer than two weeks. Mothers who experience severe<unk>  appear to be at increased risk of developing depression.<unk>  psychosis: Although both conditions can cause periods of high and low moods, the mood swings in<unk>  psychosis are significantly more severe and may include mania, hallucinations, and delusions.<unk>  psychosis is a rare condition, affecting 1-2 per 1000 women.<unk>  psychosis is classified as a psychiatric emergency and requires hospital admission. Additionally, a variety of medical co-morbidities can mimic or worsen psychiatric symptoms.
Postpartum blues
Postpartum bleeding
Antepartum bleeding
Postpartum chills
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Recurrent miscarriage
Obstetrical bleeding
Early pregnancy bleeding