Assessing Postpartum Depression During Well-Child Examinations: Are Needs Being Met?
Postpartum depression (PPD) refers to the onset of depressive symptoms anytime within first year following the birth of a child. PPD affects approximately 10-20% of new mothers and often goes underdiagnosed and untreated. Left untreated, PPD can predispose women to more severe and frequent future de...
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Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
2014
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Online Access: | https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/5074 |