Health care providers
Introduction
Incidence and symptoms of PPMD Postpartum psychosis Recognizing mothers with PPMD Top 5 risk factors for PPMD Screening and diagnosis
What you can do
Talk to your patient and validate her feelings Be aware of barriers mothers face recognizing and/or disclosing PPMD Help overcome barriers Treatment should include Treatment options
Resources
PPMD Resources for Health care providers
Training video Desk reference Tear-off sheet EPDS checklist
Key messages for Postpartum Mood Disorders awareness
Life with a new baby is not always what you expect Postpartum mood disorders are common after childbirth It is important to both the mother's and infant's health for mom to get help and treatment
The Best Start Resource Centre is a key program of Health Nexus (formerly OPC) and is funded by the Government of Ontario.
